Rotherham United striker George Sebine is out for around four weeks with a calf injury. The 19-year-old, who joined from Huddersfield Town on deadline day, will be sidelined until well into October.
Manager Alex Bruce confirmed the news after Sebine missed the 1-0 win at Northampton Town. "He's had a scan and it's shown a little bit of damage," Bruce said. The injury is a setback for the young forward, who had made two substitute appearances for the club. His absence is a blow to the team's depth, which can be reviewed on our squad page.
Sebine is expected to miss at least four more League Two matches. He was also in line to start the upcoming Vertu Trophy game at York City before the injury occurred. This comes as another late loan signing, Klaidi Lolos, is also sidelined with a thigh issue, adding to the club's concerns detailed in the injuries report.
Bruce described the situation as a blow to the squad's attacking options. "It's a blow," he said simply. The team's recent victory, which moved them up to 14th in League Two with nine points from eight games, was secured by a Paul Mullin penalty. The full picture of the league table is available in our standings.
There was better news on captain Joe Rafferty, who may be given the all-clear after a knock to his lower back. Rafferty missed the Northampton match but had tentatively returned to training two days prior. Meanwhile, new signing Dominic Iorfa made his debut in that win, playing 60 minutes before being substituted. The 31-year-old defender, who signed a short-term deal after training as a free agent, had not played competitively since May with Sheffield Wednesday.
Rotherham's next match is at home to Crewe Alexandra on 26 September. The club will hope to have Rafferty available as they look to build on their recent form, which includes two wins, two draws and one loss from their last five games.
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