Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth has provided an injury update on Dom Gape and Tjay De Barr ahead of this weekend’s match against Sheffield Wednesday.
Gape had only missed one league match for the club between July and September, but has featured in just two fixtures since October, playing a total of just 29 minutes.
Gareth Ainsworth provided an update on Dom Gape who has played just 29 minutes of football since October. His current absence is due to 'protection' after having a 'nightmare two years with injuries'. Was also coy on when he'll next return #Chairboys
— James Richings (@James_BFP) January 12, 2023
The central midfielder was replaced after 19 minutes in Wanderers’ 1-0 away victory at Oxford United on October 8, with his comeback appearance being against Ipswich Town eight days before Christmas, where he came on as an 80th minute substitute.
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He has since been absent from Wycombe’s last three games.
Additionally, striker De Barr has been resting following his collapse at the end of Wycombe’s 1-0 away loss at Plymouth Argyle on December 29.
The 22-year-old was stretchered off and taken to a hospital in Devon, before being discharged several hours later.
Speaking on both players, Ainsworth said: “Dom has had two years of injury hell and I know how he feels as I have been there myself.
Just wanted to take this time to thank everyone who’s been sending me messages & support over the last 2 days. Special thanks to everyone at @wwfcofficial, the medical team, all my teammates, staff & supporters. I would also like to thank everyone involved with @Argyle…
— Andre Tjay De Barr (@de_tjay) December 31, 2022
“We’re protective of Dom as he has a big part to play at this football club."
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On De Barr, Ainsworth continued: “It could be as soon as Saturday.
“We have a great medical team who cover every base, especially with what has happened over in the US with the NFL player (Damar Hamlin).
“They were similar circumstances as they took blows to the chest, but thankfully, Tjay didn’t have a cardiac arrest.
“But hopefully he’ll get the all-clear soon and will be able to play again soon.”
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