New signing Ben Coker will be out for up to two months after picking up an injury in training.

The 21-year-old, who signed professional terms last week after a successful trial from Bury Town, has damaging ankle ligaments and is expected to be on the sidelines for six-eight week.

Coker played in the U's first three pre-season friendlies, but missed the goalless draws at Lowestoft Town and Braintree Town.

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