Leyton Orient have suffered a huge setback after midfielder Dean Cox was ruled out for at least six months with cruciate ligament damage to his right knee.
The 28-year-old suffered the injury in training on Tuesday and the scans have confirmed the club's worst fears with Cox set to miss the rest of the season.
Devastated is an under statement still can't believe it hoping the lads continue on and can get promotion which this club deserves
— dean cox (@dean_7cox) November 14, 2015
Head coach Ian Hendon told the club website: "We are all gutted for Dean. He is going to be a massive loss for us as he has been back to his best in recent games.
“We wish Dean all the best in his recovery, and know he will come back fitter and stronger.”
Cox has scored five goals and produced seven assists this season. The midfielder was left out recently at Morecambe but marked his return to the side with a stunning free-kick scoring twice last weekend against Staines.
His injury only puts more pressure on Hendon's small squad and it seems inevitable the Orient boss will be forced into the transfer market.
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