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Cambridge bide time over captain Morrison's return
Cambridge United captain Michael Morrison will not be able to train again for at least two weeks because he is still suffering the after-effects of a bruised had to go be substituted following a collision with team-mate Jake Eastwood against Harrogate Town last Saturday and was later taken to 37-year-old was subsequently discharged but he is still having problems breathing and walking properly."He's going to have a follow-up CT scan and X-ray in about two weeks but it looks like (there is) no long-term damage," boss Neil Harris told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire."Other than scanning him, there's no scientific route for this other than he's just got to go at his own pace."Before he can do anything he's got to be walking properly, free from any pain or breathing difficulties for a 20-30 minute window. He's going to have to go on the bike for a period and then he's got to be able to go jogging etc."Morrison began his career with Cambridge and is now in his second spell at the club, having rejoined them from Portsmouth in January 2023."We're hoping with a few more days' rest, he'll be able to be back full-time in the building next week and we can start building him up," added Harris."It could have been a hell of a lot worse. We're looking at losing the captain for a few weeks but when he walked off that pitch and I saw him with blood dripping out of his mouth, that was a horrible sight."Cambridge are away to Bristol Rovers in League Two on Saturday.
BBC News
3 days ago
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Cambridge skipper Morrison out of hospital
Cambridge United captain Michael Morrison has been discharged from hospital after suffering a bruised lung during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Harrogate had to go off in the 39th minute of the game following a collision with U's goalkeeper Jake Eastwood."He has now been discharged from Addenbrookes and will begin his road to recovery. It's too early to speculate on when he will return to play," the club posted on X."Morro wants to thank everyone for the messages and well wishes - he hopes to be back with the team soon."The 37-year-old began his career with Cambridge and is now in his second spell at the Cledara Abbey Stadium, having been re-signed from Portsmouth in January after the game against Harrogate, manager Neil Harris told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "It was just a collision, he felt his ribs a little bit and a little bit short of breath so we just have to make sure he gets X-rayed and we'll see where he is."Cambridge return to action on Tuesday with an away game against Colchester United, having taken four points from their first three games following last season's relegation.
