Dawson update as window business gets “urgent”

Exclusive by Hughie Southon

Craig Dawson definitely won’t make the match against Viborg in the European Conference play off game against Viborg on Thursday evening.

The central defender – usually so good at shaking off injuries – is still struggling with a hip problem which could also keep him out of the match against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday.

As we suggested earlier it will leave the manager with a left sided problem should Ben Johnson be required to continue at central defence.

And the likelihood is that new signing from Burnley Maxwel Cornet could well be employed in the left full back position in the absence of the suspended Aaron Cresswell.

There are natural concerns behind the scenes as the injury and suspension problems arise and a key London  Stadium source made the position on future signings as clear he was able.

He told CandH exclusively: “We have many bids in and are urgently trying to clinch some deals ahead of deadline day.”