By PON_News
In a recent interview, Notts County manager Luke Williams discussed the minor injuries that some first team players have picked up during pre-season, as well as the team's upcoming game against Stoke City. Williams revealed that several first team players were not involved in the team's recent 3-0 win against Nuneaton Borough due to minor injuries. Despite these injuries, Williams is happy with how pre-season is going so far.
Looking ahead to the team's upcoming game against Stoke City, Williams expects it to be a different test for his players. He is looking for mental strength, concentration and defensive duties to be on display. Williams also discussed his hopes for the upcoming season and his excitement at seeing fans return to Meadow Lane.
He spoke about the bond between the fans, players and staff at Notts County and their responsibility to nurture it. He wants to give fans the performances, energy and passion that they showed last season. The team is looking forward to their upcoming game against Stoke City and the challenges it will bring.
Williams revealed that several first team players were not involved in the team's recent 3-0 win against Nuneaton Borough due to minor injuries. "We had Jodi Jones with us, but he had just returned today, and it was probably unnecessary for him to be on the pitch," he said.
"Will Randall jarred his ankle and is very sore, but there's very little swelling. Sam Austin's hamstring felt tight, but only tight. Aiden Baldwin and Junior Morias both picked up something in training, so we have to wait a little bit longer. Sam Slocombe has a small injury in the calf that we think will only take a few days, maybe two weeks, three weeks maximum for him to be back."
Despite these injuries, Williams is happy with how pre-season is going so far. "We are happy that we are getting across the work that we want to get across," he said.
"Of course, we don't like to pick up any injuries, but we are sensible enough to know that this is a reality when we are pushing the guys so hard to improve their levels and make the changes to them physically that they need."
Looking ahead to the team's upcoming game against Stoke City, Williams expects it to be a different test for his players. "Certainly for us to apply ourselves defensively and for the players to be able to play the game without being affected by the scoreline because there are no points for grabs, and we play in very different divisions at the moment," he said.
"I'm looking for the mental strength and concentration and the defensive duties to be on display, so we look forward to this one. It's a brilliant test for us."
Williams also discussed his hopes for the upcoming season and his excitement at seeing fans return to Meadow Lane. "There is a bond with the fans, with this group of players and our staff at the moment that is incredible," he said. "And we have a big responsibility now to try to nurture that. We need to give them the performances, energy, and passion that they showed last season."
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