Declan Drysdale: Newport County defender faces injury lay-off

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Image caption, Declan Drysdale joined Newport from Coventry in the summer of 2022

Newport County defender Declan Drysdale has been ruled out for up to 10 weeks with a knee injury.

The 23-year-old centre-back has made 25 appearances for League Two Newport in 2022-23.

But former Coventry City player Drysdale faces a battle to be fit for the final stages of the season after undergoing surgery this week.

"It's a blow. He has been very good for us, he has come on leaps and bounds," said Newport manager Graham Coughlan.

"It's cruel but that's part and parcel of football. I hope he gets going on again as quickly as possible.

"You are probably looking around eight to 10 weeks. There's a possibility we could have him for a couple of games in April."