Crawley Town injury update: Double blow for Reds as key players will miss Accrington Stanley encounter
Crawley Town have been dealt a double injury blow after manager Scott Lindsey confirmed Max Anderson and Dion Pereira will miss Saturday’s League Two clash against Accrington Stanley.
Anderson was substituted after 36 minutes in the Reds’ 2-2 draw at Gillingham and the boss confirmed he picked up a serious injury.
When asked for an update on the Scottish midfielder, he said: “Not good unfortunately. There’s a small fracture at the bottom of his femur, so he could be out for a while.”
Anderson joins the likes of Scott Malone on the long layoff list after the manager recently confirmed he was out ‘for a number of weeks’.
The unwelcome news further weakens the options available to Lindsey. He stated after the Gillingham game that there were ‘nine missing’ from a mixture of injuries, suspension and international duty.
One of those called up by his country was Pereira, but the winger returned with a problem after representing Antigua and Barbuda.
“Dion Pereira has come back with an injury,” Lindsey said. “So he won’t be included.”
However, there was a positive update on forward Harry McKirdy who has missed the last five games through a combination of suspension and a knock in training.
Lindsey said: “McKirdy looks like he’ll be available for selection.”
The 28-year-old’s attacking threat will offer Crawley a welcome boost as they look to convert more of the many chances created in recent games. McKirdy has scored four goals and assisted twice in the league so far this season.
Saturday’s match at Broadfield Stadium is an opportunity for the Reds to leapfrog their opponents. They are currently 20th in League Two, just a point and two places below Accrington Stanley.
Both sides go into the game with recent form that doesn’t quite reflect their league position, with each picking up eight points from their last five games. A win for either side would be crucial in lifting them further from the dreaded relegation zone.
Crawley Town have been more consistent in front of their own fans this season though and have seven points from their last three home games, including a point against second-placed Walsall. Lindsey and his side will be hoping to extend that unbeaten home run further on Saturday, with kick-off back at the regular time of 3:00pm.