Johnnie Jackson provides early assessment of Sam Lavelle’s shoulder problem after defender forced off at Wimbledon

BY LOUIS MENDEZ

Johnnie Jackson has provided an early assessment of the shoulder injury picked up by Sam Lavelle during Charlton’s 1-1 draw with AFC Wimbledon.

The central defender, who missed a large chunk of this season with a groin problem, was forced from the field of play shortly after half-time during the clash at Plough Lane.

Lavelle left the pitch with his left arm in a makeshift sling fashioned from his jersey and Jackson confirmed that he appeared to have dislocated his shoulder.

He said: “I think so, yes. I think his shoulder popped out. He jarred it at the weekend. I’m not sure if it’s the same one or if it is related or if it’s a completely new thing.

“He’s been unlucky, Sam, with injuries. He’s done brilliantly since he’s come back into the team. A really solid guy for us there. I don’t know the extent of it, but you would imagine that we’re going to lose him now.”

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