Rhys Carr provides Ryan Howley injury update after Bristol Rovers midfielder's latest absence

Bristol Rovers assistant head coach Rhys Carr has returned a positive verdict on Rovers’ injury concerns after midfielder Ryan Howley was absent from the Gas’ squad that beat Barrow 2-1 on Saturday while right-back Macauley Southam-Hales dropped to the bench following a run of eye-catching displays. However, the Welshman also stressed that he doesn’t “like to put timescales on players” to avoid unnecessary strain during their recovery.

Howley, signed from Coventry City this summer after a trial period, has largely impressed in his two league starts so far this campaign, but has been absent since a 27-minute substitute appearance in the 1-0 win against Grimsby Town a fortnight ago.

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