Luton manager Rob Edwards expressed clear frustration as key defender Teden Mengi suffered a knee injury just before the kickoff of the 2024-25 Championship season. Mengi, 22, had caused speculation by missing a trip to Slovenia, leading some to believe he might follow teammate Gabe Osho to French club Nice after Osho’s departure on a free transfer. However, Mengi returned to feature in a 2-2 draw with Dundee United and the subsequent match against Celta Vigo.
Unfortunately, Mengi was forced off the field early in the game against Celta Vigo due to a knee problem, raising concerns for his availability in the upcoming fixture against Burnley. With defensive options thin due to injuries to players like Amari’i Bell, Mads Andersen, and Reece Burke, Luton Town find themselves relying heavily on a few available players like Tom Holmes and youngster Joe Johnson.
Edwards, in his post-match comments, mentioned that Bell was nearing a return to action, albeit not in time for the Burnley clash. He also provided updates on Andersen and Burke, suggesting they were still a few weeks away from full fitness. Despite the setbacks, Edwards remained positive about the team’s progress and expressed optimism about the core group of players while acknowledging the need to bolster the squad with additional signings.
