McKenna: Jaden Felt His Knee
Saturday, 17th Jan 2026 15:31

Town boss Kieran McKenna expects forward Jaden Philogene to undergo a scan on his knee having limped off during the first half of this afternoon’s 3-0 home victory over Blackburn, while Chuba Akpom and Kasey McAteer missed the game through injury.

Blues top scorer Philogene was forced off five minutes before half-time, Jack Clarke taking over.

“He’s felt his knee, so we’ll have to see how it is,” McKenna said. “I’m sure it will be a scan. Too early to say on Jaden [for Tuesday’s home game against Bristol City].

“Chuba felt his groin during the week, so that’s had a scan and he won’t be available for the next couple, probably.

“And Kasey was just some muscle tightness, not too serious. Not available today but we’ll have to make an assessment going into next week.”

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armchaircritic59 added 15:42 - Jan 17

Interesting, Kasey was ill in the pre match report, but injured in this post match one, of course he could have been just very unlucky and been both!. Will have probably delighted his " fan club " in here!

We might very soon be seeing the wisdom of having two top wide left men, by the sound of it. If the worst comes to the worst, a chance for JC to get a proper run at wide left in this division again. Let's of course hope that JP's problem isn't anything of real concern.

jas0999 added 15:43 - Jan 17 Not good news regarding JP. Hope he’s back quickly.
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Churchman added 16:33 - Jan 17 He walked off rather than was carried off so hopefully it won’t be too bad.
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TimmyH added 17:25 - Jan 17 We'd struggle against a better side without him at home, he's been the difference in a number of matches, away a different story.
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armchaircritic59 added 00:35 - Jan 18 TimmyH, chalk and cheese. Logic would dictate that a player such as JP would have more space away from home, obviously logic isn't working, or I've got it wrong!
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bobble added 05:14 - Jan 18 Dont know whats going with players feeling up the managers knee..!
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Keanos_Barmy added 07:51 - Jan 18 I felt my groin during the week as well
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Marinersnose added 10:40 - Jan 18 Philogene is probably the only player we cannot afford to lose going into a run of difficult away games as he is our most potent goal threat. He hasn’t yet produced away from home but I’m sure that will come. Clarke is a decent replacement.Pleased to see Szmodics on the score sheet as he could also have a huge part to play when fit.
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armchaircritic59 added 18:43 - Jan 18 It might be fortunate if JP does have to miss a run of games, that it's coming now. His away record of no goals and one assist isn't exactly inspiring, though of course there is a bit more to his game than just that, but they are the " day job ".
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