Southend United Football Club News

• Nickname:Shrimpers
• Founded:1906
• Manager:Paul Sturrock

• Ground:Roots Hall
• Capacity:12,392

Sawyer blow for Shrimpers

06 Aug 2009 - 15:46:47

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Southend United midfielder Lee Sawyer has been diagnosed with a fractured rib after scan revealed the problem.

He was injured in the friendly at Chelmsford Town last month and the 19-year-old, who is on loan from Chelsea, is facing a spell on the sidelines.

"We don't know yet how long he will be out for until Chelsea's medical team take a look but he won't be involved on Saturday," manager Steve Tilson told the club's official website.

"It's a blow but fortunately it is the one area of the team where we have adequate cover."

Southend start their League One campaign against Huddersfield Town at Roots Hall on Saturday.