2 days ago
O'Leary out for 'three to four' months
Bristol City goalkeeper Max O'Leary faces three to four months on the sidelines following surgery on his ankle. The 28-year-old played every minute of every Championship match for the Robins for the past two Luke McNally has also suffered a "minor setback" in his recovery from the anterior cruciate ligament injury that has kept him out since February, a club statement Cam Pring also sustained an ankle injury during the pre-season training camp in Portugal, which concluded last week, and is due to be assessed on return to Bristol. Midfielder Joe Williams - who went off during the play-off semi-final first leg defeat by Sheffield United in May with an ankle ligament injury - and Max Bird are both "hopeful" of being available for the start of the begin their Championship campaign away at the Blades on Saturday, 9 August at 17:30 BST.
