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Grimsby Town confirm midfielder Elliott Whitehouse to undergo surgery on serious knee injury
The 24-year-old faces a lengthy spell out of the team after picking up the injury during Grimsby Town's pre-season
James FindlaterFootball Writer
Elliott Whitehouse joined Grimsby Town last month from Lincoln City.
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Grimsby Town have confirmed that midfielder Elliott Whitehouse has suffered a serious knee injury during the club's pre-season preparations.
The 24-year-old has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament, and is set to undergo an operation.
Whitehouse now looks set for a lengthy spell out of the side, with Town confirming he will go through a lengthy rehabilitation process following his surgery.
On the midfielder's injury, manager Michael Jolley told the club's website: "In our short time working together so far, Elliott has already demonstrated the strength of his character.
"We are obviously extremely disappointed for him and us that he will have to wait some time before he can show Town fans what he is capable of.
"We will give Elliott every conceivable support in recovering from this serious injury and look forward to seeing him back healthy and playing in due course."
Elliott Whitehouse in training with Grimsby Town earlier this summer. (Image: Jon Corken)
Whitehouse made the move to the Mariners last month after turning down a new deal to remain with Lincoln City.
The midfielder featured in Town's opening pre-season game against Cleethorpes Town, coming on for the second half of the 4-3 defeat at the Linden Club.
Whitehouse is one of nine signings made this summer by Town, joining Alex Whitmore, Louis Robles, Harry Davis, Jake Hessenthaler, John Welsh, Jordan Cook, Akin Famewo and goalkeeping coach Sam Russell.
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