Wycombe Wanderers boss Gareth Ainsworth has revealed that Nick Freeman has picked up a ‘nasty’ knee injury in the Chairboys’ 1-0 win over Lincoln City.
The 25-year-old, who made his first league start for the club since December 2020 in the victory against the Imps, came off just before the hour mark following a heavy challenge.
He received treatment on the pitch as was assisted off the field of play by the club’s medical staff.
Massive credit to the mindset of Nick Freeman. Played a number of positions for us, shipped out on loan last season and not recognisable from the player who joined us looking scared of heading a ball or going into a challenge. Now filling a gap at wing back without too much worry
— George Hipgrave (@George_Hipgrave) August 21, 2021
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Freeman became the forgotten man at the club last season, as the former Histon player spent the second half of last season on loan at Leyton Orient in League Two.
Speaking after the win, Ainsworth said: “Our defence seems to be cursed at the moment, and now, Nick Freeman picked up a nasty injury.
“He could be out for a while.
“We’ll have to assess it.
“Me and Nick have had some real one-to-ones in the office, and I am really pleased with where he is.
Big blow for @wwfcofficial - Nick Freeman has been excellent today, forced off through injury on the hour mark pic.twitter.com/uRFLrh4ZaH
— Ian Abrahams (Moose) (@BroadcastMoose) August 21, 2021
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“He’s put his money where his mouth is so to speak, and I’ve given him the chance to prove to me that it was the right choice, and he was outstanding.
“The wingbacks really made the system work and I’m proud.
The manager also revealed that Ryan Tafazolli, David Wheeler, Dom Gape and Jason McCarthy are all ‘very close’ to returning in the not to distance future.
Not long spoken to Gareth Ainsworth. He’s described David Stockdale as one of the best goalkeepers in both ‘League One and the Championship’ and revealed Nick Freeman could be out with a ‘nasty’ knee injury. Full quotes to be up this evening #Chairboys
— James Richings | Bucks Free Press (@James_BFP) August 21, 2021
Since joining Wanderers in the summer of 2016, Freeman has played 129 matches for the club and has scored five goals.
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