Port Vale midfielder Matty Craig will miss the rest of the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury. He suffered the injury in a recent Jersey Mike's Trophy match against Chesterfield.
Craig was taken off the field on a stretcher late in that game, which Port Vale lost. He had come on as a substitute during the second half. The club issued a statement wishing him well in his recovery.
Player background
Craig joined from Tottenham Hotspur earlier this year. He had played a few times for the club this season. This marks another serious ACL injury for the player.
Current context
The injury presents a challenge for the manager and a team struggling in their league. Port Vale are near the bottom of the table. Their recent results have been mixed.
Craig's absence reduces choices in midfield before an important home game against Northampton Town. That opponent is just above Vale in the standings, making the match significant. The club will need others to fill the gap for the remainder of the season.
