Colchester United striker Kylian Kouassi is facing a long period out of action after getting hurt in a training session. The player, who recently joined from Blackpool, is likely to be out until after the start of the next year. Manager Danny Cowley confirmed the injury, calling it a simple, unfortunate event. Kouassi had played six times for the team since joining. This injury adds to a tough time for the club, as defender Sean Raggett is also out with a knee problem. Without these players, the team lost a recent match. In that game, Oscar Thorn played as the central attacker. Cowley said the team's attacking options are young and someone must take their chance. He mentioned Bradley Ihionvien's recent goal and discussed the need for Thorn to use his physical gifts. Regarding Raggett, Cowley gave a more hopeful update after a treatment to his knee. Colchester's next match is at home against Exeter City, as they try to stop a winless run in the league.
This story first appeared at Colchester Gazette
