Manager Matt Bloomfield has provided an update on the knee injury sustained by Elijah Adebayo during last Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship fixture with Leeds.

Elijah was forced off early in the second half of the 1-1 draw at Kenilworth Road, and unfortunately scans have confirmed damage suffered to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

Our 27-year-old striker now faces a lengthy spell of rehabilitation after undergoing surgery, and the Town boss told lutontown.co.uk: “I’m so disappointed for Eli. He’s been working incredibly hard recently in training and I think we were beginning to see the best of him again. He was growing in confidence and really helping us with the courage he was showing.

“I was proud of the way he was playing and I thought against Leeds on Saturday he was unplayable at times. He helped create the goal and was leading the line with Carlton brilliantly.

“We are so disappointed, first and foremost for him, and also for us, as a management team and as a football club, because he’s been a massive player for us and we are going to miss him a lot.

“But I know he’ll work incredibly hard to get himself back, with the support of everyone at the club, and we’ll look forward to having him back as and when he’s ready.”

Everyone at the Club wishes Elijah a safe and successful recovery from this injury. We’re all with you Eli!