Newport dealt Antwi blow as Brennan return a boost
Newport County are set to be without Cameron Antwi for at least 10 days as the midfielder continues to follow concussion protocols.The 23-year-old was withdrawn during the Exiles' 2-1 defeat at Chesterfield on Saturday - being replaced by Kieron Evans in the 79th minute at the SMH Group Stadium.He was left out of the matchday squad for his side's 5-0 loss to Accrington Stanley on Tuesday night and is set to miss Saturday's fixture with Harrogate Town at Rodney Parade (15:00 GMT)."He had a knock to his head in the last game, that's why he came off," Nelson Jardim told BBC Sport Wales."He's going to be out for the next 10 to 12 days. He's following the head concussion protocol."The only positive on what was a sobering night for Newport at the Wham Stadium was the return of Ciaran Brennan from injury.The Irishman missed 11 League Two matches after dislocating his shoulder in Newport's 3-2 loss at Port Vale on 18 January.But he was listed among the substitutes in Lancashire on Tuesday and was brought off the bench in the 56th minute."It is (a boost). You could see he gave a little bit more options," added Jardim."His match fitness is probably not ready to play for 90 minutes, he's been away for a while now."
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