Rarely can a key player being ruled out for two months be considered good news for Bristol Rovers, but Joey Barton is relieved that Jordan Rossiter's knee injury is not as bad as first feared.
The midfielder missed Saturday's win at Charlton Athletic after being forced off midway through the EFL Trophy clash with MK Dons at the Mem in midweek, and the Gas were fearing the worst for a summer signing who has become an integral part of Barton's squad.
The manager said the early indications were he had damaged his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) when jarring his knee in the 4-1 win over the Dons, which could have led to up to a 12-month absence. However, further examinations have confirmed former Liverpool and Rangers prospect Rossiter has injured his meniscus.
