Gillingham will be without key midfielder Bradley Dack for their Carabao Cup first round tie against Luton Town. Dack suffered a calf injury during pre-season and will not feature in the match. Manager Gareth Ainsworth is also unsure about the availability of on-loan keeper Ollie Wright, who is 'touch and go' to feature.
What happened?
Gillingham face Luton Town in the Carabao Cup first round, but will be without key midfielder Bradley Dack due to injury. Dack suffered a calf injury during pre-season and will not feature in the match. Manager Gareth Ainsworth is also unsure about the availability of on-loan keeper Ollie Wright, who is 'touch and go' to feature.
Why it matters for Gillingham
The injury to Dack is a significant blow to Gillingham's Carabao Cup hopes. Dack is a key player for the team and his absence will be felt. Ainsworth is also unsure about the availability of Wright, which adds to the uncertainty surrounding the team's chances.
What comes next?
Gillingham will need to rely on other players to fill the gap left by Dack's injury. Ainsworth has expressed his confidence in the team's ability to adapt to the situation and has vowed to field a strong team against Luton Town.
Next fixture: vs Colchester (at home, 2027-02-27) (2nd in the table).
