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Oxford United caretaker manager Craig Short says the injury suffered by midfielder Tyler Goodrham in the 2-1 defeat at Ipswich on New Year's Day "looks nasty".
The 22-year-old, who has scored one goal and provided one assist in 11 Championship appearances this season, was forced off in the 23rd minute at Portman Road.
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"He's gone over on it, he's in a boot now," Short told BBC Radio Oxford after the game.
"[We were] just getting Tyler back into a run of form, he's so important to us. He's a goal threat, he plays well above his weight.
"He's an aggressive little so and so on the pitch but he loves it. He's fearless with the ball so it will be a blow if we lose him but we've just got to assess that.
"The lads have a day off [on Friday]. They've been so busy, working so hard over Christmas. We will go again on Saturday before we travel to Sheffield [United]."
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Wide player Przemyslaw Placheta was also forced off with an issue at half-time.
"That's the reason we didn't start two wingers really because we just have to be careful," added Short.
"We don't want to lose them, not just for me but the future manager. I knew I had to share the load.
"Unfortunately he [Placheta] just felt his calf a little bit so as a precaution, I took him off. Hopefully he will be okay."
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