Wycombe Wanderers will be without two key players in their EFL League One play-off campaign after the club confirmed their latest injury updates.
The Chairboys booked their place on the road to Wembley weeks ago but after a late-season collapse which was capitalised on by Wrexham, they failed to capture a second-place finish and now face the lottery of the play-offs.
Vokes and Scowen Out Of Action
Wycombe confirmed that both striker Sam Vokes and Josh Scowen will not play any further role in their season, with both set for varying times on the sidelines. Vokes was taken off the field in the Wanderers’ final day match against Stockport County, and it has now been confirmed that he has suffered a broken arm and is set to undergo an operation to treat the issue this week.
Scowen was a figure of concern last week, with him and Richard Kone both being doubts for their meeting with Leyton Orient, after the pair picked up knocks in their loss to Charlton Athletic in the previous match. Both featured in the game against Richie Wellens’ side but Scowen only lasted 36 minutes before being forced off in the first half.
It has since been revealed that Scowen has suffered damage to his Anterior Cruciate Ligament, which requires him to undergo surgery alongside the rigorous rehabilitation that follows a procedure.
Wycombe slipped into fifth place following that final-day loss to County, and were jumped by them and Charlton Athletic, meaning they face the Addicks in the two-legged tie, with the first coming in Buckinghamshire on Sunday.
Writers’ View
It is two major injury headaches for Mike Dodds as they prepare for play-off football. Sam Vokes may not have been a particularly important figure with just seven substitute appearances this season, but with Daniel Udoh and Richard Kone misfiring in front of goal, having the former Burnley man’s experience may have been helpful. Josh Scowen, however, is a major blow that will have repercussions into the summer and beyond. An ACL injury will surely keep him out of the team during the start of next season at minimum, meaning that defensive midfield is a key area for the club to recruit in, no matter which division they will be in.
