Arundel goalkeeper James Fernandes suffered a dislocated knee while taking a goal kick late in the 2-1 defeat at Worthing United. He had only recently returned to playing for the club and had been in fine form, Arundel said.
Fernandes was taken to hospital and stayed overnight awaiting an urgent MRI scan. After assessment on Sunday 8 November, the club was told that the MRI and ultrasound did not indicate a full rupture, although one remains a possibility. A full rupture would require an operation.
The best-case recovery outlined to the club is six weeks in a leg brace, followed by physiotherapy, with a possible return to training after three months. Arundel described that as a provisional outlook rather than a confirmed return date. "Everyone at Arundel wishes James well in his recovery and hopes to see him back at the club soon," the club said.
The match was played on Saturday 7 November. Liam Appleton scored in the 10th and 17th minutes to put Worthing United 2-0 up, and substitute Harry Russell pulled one back in the 76th minute. Arundel travel to Selsey on Tuesday 10 November, with a 7.45pm kick-off.