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The match also illuminated the ongoing challenge of managing player injuries, notably with Matt Cash leaving the game early. While the manager remained optimistic about the situation, he acknowledged the unpredictability of injuries especially as transfer season approaches. With the potential loss of players like John Duran and ongoing interest from teams like Arsenal in star player Ollie Watkins, the club's recruitment strategy is under scrutiny.
"It's not time to speak about individual departures just yet, we are focused on the current squad," the manager stated, reassuring fans of the team’s competitive appetite as they look forward.