Shropshire Star

George Nurse's Shrewsbury plan outlined

Paul Hurst says he is not willing to risk the long-term fitness of Shrewsbury Town defender George Nurse for the sake of a couple of games.

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George Nurse of Shrewsbury Town (AMA)

It has been a frustrating period for the former Bristol City left-back who has spent most of his time in the treatment room after suffering back-to-back ACL injuries.

However, after almost two years out of competitive action, he is nearing his league and cup return and has featured in Town's pre-season fixtures this summer.

But Nurse may have to wait for that opportunity as he is currently recovering from a quad injury.

"He was back out there training on Thursday," the Town head coach Hurst said. "But he is still feeling it a little bit - it is his quad.