By PON_News
Notts County winger Jodi Jones is set for an extended period on the sidelines after sustaining a small fracture to his tibia during the Magpies’ 1-0 defeat to Gillingham on 21st September 2024.
The injury occurred after a challenge from Gillingham's Jacob Wakeling at Meadow Lane, a blow that saw Jones initially attempt to continue before eventually succumbing to the pain.
After the challenge, Jones bravely got to his feet, clearly determined to carry on. However, after only a moment, it was evident that he was struggling. He dropped to the floor in visible agony, but once again showed his resilience by rising and attempting to move around the pitch.
Despite his efforts, it was clear that Jones was not able to shake off the injury, and after slowly trying to walk it off, he was forced to be substituted.
The club confirmed the severity of the injury in an official statement, revealing that Jones is expected to be unavailable until the new year.
This is a significant blow for the 26-year-old Malta international, who has been a pivotal figure for Notts County, contributing with his attacking creativity and energy down the wing.
Jones, a fan favourite, has been a key player in Notts County’s promising start to the season, and his absence will be sorely felt.
Following the match, Jones took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express his emotions about the injury and the toll it takes on him personally.
"Everybody knows how much I love playing football & what it means to me, so any period off of the pitch absolutely kills me," he wrote.
"It hurts that little bit more when I'm constantly asking for more protection and for opposition players to not be allowed constant free hits."
Jones’ frustrations go beyond the physical pain, as he called attention to the lack of protection for players like himself. He lamented that despite voicing his concerns, these issues are often overlooked.
"Unfortunately this is something that gets brushed aside & results in time off of the pitch," he noted, reflecting a sentiment that many offensive players share about the risks they face from hard challenges.
However, the talented winger was quick to reassure Notts County fans that this setback would only fuel his determination to come back stronger.
"Anyway, everything happens for a reason & this is just a small bump in the road, somewhere I've been before but fortunately nowhere near as bad," Jones continued. "Notts fans, I don't want you to worry about me, I want you to be excited for my comeback."
Jones, who has previously battled through serious injuries, remains focused on a positive recovery, promising that his return will be worth the wait.
"The comeback is always greater than the setback & we all know how I respond to them!" he declared confidently, showing the same spirit that has endeared him to the Meadow Lane faithful.
In the meantime, Jones intends to use his time off the pitch to support the team and spend valuable time with his family.
"For now I will use this time to be a fan & support our fantastic team, recover well & spend as much time with my family as possible before I'm back & ready to get promoted!" he added, his determination undimmed.
Notts County’s official statement suggests that Jones will return to action in the second half of the season, and while his absence will be a significant loss, fans will eagerly await his comeback.
The winger’s combination of skill and grit has been crucial to the team’s efforts, and his return could provide a vital boost as the club aims for promotion.
For now, the Magpies will need to rally without their star winger, but with Jones’ words of encouragement and his pledge to come back stronger, the squad will undoubtedly find inspiration in his resilience.
Fans will be counting down the days until Jones returns to the pitch, eager to see him once again lighting up Meadow Lane with his electrifying performances.
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