Reports suggest that Preston North End striker Will Keane will be sidelined for around eight weeks due to a thigh tendon injury, as shared by journalist Alan Nixon on his Patreon page. The 31-year-old, who recently renewed his contract with PNE, was last seen in action during the defeat against Millwall but was notably absent from subsequent matches against Watford and Burnley. If the recovery timeline holds true, Keane will likely miss several key upcoming games for Preston, including fixtures against Coventry City, Norwich City, and Arsenal.
Adding to Preston’s woes, forward Milutin Osmajic is serving an eight-match ban, leaving Emil Riis and Layton Stewart as the primary striking options for the team. With player-coach Ched Evans currently sidelined, the team faces a shortage in attacking options. Amidst these challenges, manager Paul Heckingbottom remains optimistic about the team’s prospects and has expressed confidence in the players stepping up in Keane’s absence.
