Plymouth Argyle defender Jack MacKenzie just got ruled out for another two weeks with an injury, a brutal setback after he was apparently “flying in training.” It’s a gut punch for a player who’s already battling through a tough run.
Another Nasty Twist in a Long Injury Saga
This isn’t just a new knock, it’s the latest chapter in a long struggle for MacKenzie. The 26-year-old only joined Plymouth from Aberdeen in May 2025, and since then, he’s only hit the pitch 12 times across all competitions. That’s not a lot of games for a guy signed to make an impact. He’s been sidelined by tendonitis in his knee and shin splints, and now it’s an abductor injury, described by head coach Tom Cleverley as a “little niggle.” It’s tough to watch any player go through this, especially when they’re trying to establish themselves at a new club.
The Hardest Worker Faces a Mental Battle
Cleverley didn’t mince words about MacKenzie’s work ethic, calling him an “incredibly hard worker.” You know the kind of player he means, the one who leaves it all out there. So, to hear that he was “flying in training” and “ticked all the boxes to return to play” just before this latest setback? That stings even more. Cleverley talked about the “element of guilt from the player” and all the mental baggage that comes with long injury spells. The team is rallying around him, as they should. You gotta back your guys when they’re down. Cleverley’s holding onto hope, saying, “When you work as hard as he does, in the end it works out, so I’m hoping that’s the case for Jack.” We’re all hoping that’s the case, because a guy who works that hard deserves a break from the injury bug.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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