SCANS have confirmed Jordan Boyd has re-injured an acute fracture in his foot, while Matthew Cottrell is recovering from a navicular stress fracture.

The Club can confirm that Boyd will consult a specialist this evening and is likely to have surgery tomorrow.

Currently weight bearing in a moon boot, Cottrell will return to running once scans show adequate healing has occurred.

“It’s disappointing news for Matthew and Jordan, who have shown an appetite to compete since day one of pre-season,” Carlton Head of Football Brad Lloyd said.

“We know both players will leave no stone unturned in their recovery: Matthew has already been very diligent in his rehab, and we know Jordan will do the exact same post-surgery.

“We will give both players the required time to recover to ensure they’re in the best possible position to positively impact the team in season 2023.”