Millwall boss explains attacker’s absence from Sheffield United win

Millwall boss Alex Neil said that Aaron Connolly missed Tuesday night’s 1-0 win at Sheffield United due to an ankle injury.

The attacker joined from Sunderland in January and has made 12 appearances at The Den since arriving.

Connolly scored in the 2-1 win over QPR and played 82 minutes in the 2-1 win over Portsmouth before the clash at Brammall Lane.

He is out of contract this summer and was absent from the matchday squad against Chris Wilder’s side.

Neil told MillwallTV: “If you remember, he rocked his ankle towards the dugout in the last home game.

“He managed to get through that game.

“But unfortunately, it was enough to keep him out.”

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