Doncaster Rovers: Injured Taylor-Sinclair facing nine months out
Aaron Taylor-Sinclair is expected to be out for up to nine months after suffering cruciate knee ligament damage.
The 25-year-old recently underwent surgery after sustaining the injury in Doncaster Rovers’ final game of the season against Burton Albion.
That operation was deemed a success but Rovers have told The Star that they expect Taylor-Sinclair to need around nine months of rehabilitation before returning to action.
Taylor-Sinclair made 49 appearances for Doncaster last term after joining the club from Wigan Athletic on a two-year deal last summer.
The Scot was a regular under boss Darren Ferguson until he was dropped for the penultimate game of the season at Crewe.
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It is unclear whether the former Montrose and Partick Thistle defender remained in Ferguson’s plans for next season - the majority of which he will now spend on the sidelines.
Rovers were not blessed with big numbers in defence as it was.
So the injury to Taylor-Sinclair, who played at left back, centre half and also right back over the course of the season, only underlines the need to strengthen in defensive areas.
n A Fan Park - with giant TV screen, street food and fun fair - will be set up next to the Keepmoat Stadium on the day of England’s opening Euro 2016 game against Russia (Saturday, June 11).
Entry will be £2 for adults and 50p for under-12s. See Rovers’ website for more.