As the Reds prepare for their opening home game against Coventry City tomorrow, the Jamaican international will have his arm in a full-length cast after further examination revealed a cracked bone.

He dislocated it in training just before the season began but a further scan has shown up the bone damage.

It will remain that way for three weeks, which means it will be more than a month before he can be considered for first-team duties again.

Reds boss Simon Davey will be looking at rejigging his side again as Chris Coleman brings Coventry to Oakwell for the first home game - they were the first Oakwell visitors on the opening day last season when they went back to the Midlands with a 4-1 win.

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Davey will recall Jon Macken, having rested him for the Carling Cup tie at Crewe although he was sent on after the hour mark. He is likely to replace Maceo Rigters who made his debut at Gresty Road.

Mounir El Hamounir remains sidelined with a calf strain and Diego Leon put down his marker at Crewe for a start tomorrow.
Davey has a doubt over Bobby Hassell who has picked up a knock and he faces a late test.

Barnsley have given the Argentina FA a deadline of today to grant a permit giving clearance for the signing of Hugo Colace to go through.
"He's been here since June and we've been trying to push it through since," said Davey.

Midfielder Sam Togwell joined Scunthorpe United yesterday. He had been linked with a move to Yeovil.

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