Wrexham suffer 'significant' Smith injury blow

Smith suffered a knee injury in Friday's loss to Sheffield United; specialist assessment Tuesday will determine if surgery is needed.

Wrexham forward Sam Smith is facing a significant spell on the sidelines after sustaining a knee injury during Friday's 1-0 Championship defeat at Sheffield United. The 28-year-old's knee swelled considerably the day after the match, and manager Phil Parkinson confirmed Smith will see a specialist on Tuesday to assess the damage. Parkinson indicated surgery may be required but said they will have clarity after the specialist's examination.

The injury comes at a difficult time for Wrexham, who host Championship leaders Middlesbrough on Wednesday. Smith joins fellow forwards Josh Windass and Nathan Broadhead on the sidelines, with Callum O'Hare also unavailable. Parkinson said the absences present an opportunity for youngster Bailey Cadamarteri, the 21-year-old Jamaica international who joined from Sheffield Wednesday in January and has made five substitute appearances this season.