Langmead delivers injury update on 'hugely influential' Banbury United ace
Banbury United boss Kelvin Langmead is hopeful captain Yaw Ofosu will be back in matchday action as soon as possible.
The Puritans, currently on a run of seven games without a win, are certainly missing the presence of their skipper at the back.
Ofosu has been out for several months after suffering several setbacks and Banbury’s coaches are taking great care not to rush him into the team faster than his body can handle.
But the quicker he can return, the better, as Langmead recently admitted he is desperately craving some experience and leadership in defence.
The good news is that Ofosu was seen taking part in the training drills ahead of Banbury’s recent 2-1 home defeat to Leiston, and he looked fairly sharp.
On Ofosu’s progress, Langmead told the Banbury Guardian: “He’s doing more and more and getting closer and closer.
“It’s literally a training session at a time judging how he feels. He’s our captain and he’s a hugely influential figure. We miss him, so the sooner he’s back the better.”
Banbury at least haven’t been fully without Ofosu, as the captain has been in the dressing room and the dugout on matchdays to cheer his teammates on.
But one of the Puritans’ main shortcomings recently has been their struggles in the air and Ofosu coming back in would likely correct that immediately.
Currently midway through a 10-day break from matches, the Puritans are being put through their paces in a host of strenuous training sessions.
Whether Ofosu is able to take part awaits to be seen, but it’s refreshing to see he’s making some gradual progress.