Stricken schoolboy Archie Gray has hopefully sprained, and not broken, his ankle after the Leeds United midfielder was stretchered off during Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Aston Villa. Head coach Jesse Marsch gave an update to the media after the match.
John McGinn’s studs were planted into the 16-year-old’s ankle midway through the second half in Brisbane. The challenge left the teenager in a heap on the floor before he was carried off with his right leg in a brace.
Marsch says the severity will only be known in the next few days, but there was initial hope it may be a sprain rather than a break. He said: “We’re hopeful it’s not too bad.