22-05-2025
Stephen Kenny reveals major injury blow as St Patrick's Athletic star suffers ‘unfortunate setback' in recovery
ST PATRICK'S ATHLETIC midfielder Romal Palmer has been ruled out until the autumn after suffering a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury.
Palmer, 26, was close to a return having been out since February after suffering a hamstring issue that required an operation.
Advertisement
2
Romal Palmer suffered a hamstring injury back in February
Credit: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
2
Stephen Kenny revealed Palmer has suffered a setback in his recovery
Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
But boss
And while he could not put a time frame on it, he said he would be ready for the Saints' Conference League campaign that begins in July.
Kenny said: 'He will be later in the season. He has had a setback and it's unfortunate. It's tough for him.
'He was here when I came in, he had a brilliant second half of the season. He is a terrific personality in the group.
Advertisement
Read More on League of Ireland
'It's just one of those things. It's very disappointing for him but I'm sure he can come back over a period of time.'
Kenny acknowledged that Palmer's absence is felt more keenly now with so many other midfielders also unavailable.
Chris Forrester has a groin problem that will keep him out until after the
summer
break while Kian Leavy faces a late fitness test ahead of tomorrow's clash with
Waterford
.
And their midfield issues are compounded by midfielder Jamie Lennon being ruled out tomorrow through suspension.
Advertisement
Most read in Football
Live Blog
