Goalkeeper closing in on Worthing return

Goalkeeper Lucas Covolan could be back available for selection before the end of January.
Lucas Covolan. Picture:Derek MartinLucas Covolan. Picture:Derek Martin
Lucas Covolan. Picture:Derek Martin

Adam Hinshelwood revealed the Brazilian is continuing to make a good recovery after breaking his arm in Worthing's FA Cup win over Moneyfields in October.

Covolan has remained sidelined ever since but should be back in training next week.

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Former Crystal Palace stopper Kleton Perntreou has deputised in the 27-year-old's absence and manager Hinshelwood could face a selection headache when he returns.

Brazilian Covolan took part in the warm up before Worthing took on Margate.

And Hinshelwood gave an update on his recovery.

He said: "Lucas is doing really well.

“He did the warm up at Margate and managed some handling.

“I’d say he’s a couple of weeks away now.

“Hopefully he’ll do some training next week then he'll be a couple of weeks away from selection."

There is no date set for the return of defender Alfie Young.

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The former Watford centre-back has missed the majority of the season.

And Hinshelwood remains unsure when he'll be back to full fitness.

He added: "Alfie is getting some extensive treatment from a specialist in London.

“We’re hoping to get some sort of indication in terms of timescale for his return soon.

“That will give us a chance to start planning."

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