West Brom man Kelly out for the season

On-loan West Brom defender Martin Kelly has been dominated out for the remainder of the season with a severe knee harm, dependable journalist Lewis Cox has confirmed.

The Lowdown: Kelly suffers harm for Wigan

The previous Liverpool right-back be a part of the Baggies final summer season and made seven appearances, previous to being loaned out to Wigan Athletic within the January switch window.

Kelly appeared simply once for the Latics earlier than struggling a giant harm setback, going off on his debut with what a severe knee subject on Monday night time.

Now, the prognosis has been confirmed and it is is not excellent news for the 32-year-old.

The Newest: Journalist confirms season over

Taking to Twitter, Cox confirmed that Kelly will miss the rest of the season with the knee harm suffered:

“Martin Kelly sadly dominated out for the rest of season with knee harm sustained on his debut on mortgage at Wigan. Carlos Corberan advised me earlier the skilled defender is about to go below the knife imminently.”

The participant himself additionally posted on Twitter earlier within the week to disclose his disappointment on the information:

“I am a damaged man, devastated is an understatement. The boys will construct on a very good efficiency thanks for the assist and appreciation on the market.”

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The Verdict: Main blow for defender

This can be a huge blow for Kelly, who at 32, will seemingly concentrate on the harm that this long-term harm may have on his profession.

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It stays to be seen what West Brom will do with the £7,900-a-week defender on the finish of the season, however he’s contracted on the Hawthorns till 2024 and it will be good to see the membership stay loyal and retain his providers.

The hope is that Kelly is ready to make a full restoration and are available again the identical participant  – he was hailed as ‘excellent’ by Don Goodman earlier within the season – having the ability to benefit from the autumn of his profession at a good stage, whether or not that be with the Baggies or elsewhere.