Millwall’s Mitchell Returns Amidst Injury Updates

Having already accumulated over 100 appearances for Millwall, midfielder Billy Mitchell marked his much-anticipated comeback from injury during Saturday’s 1-0 home loss against Coventry. The 23-year-old entered the game as an 80th-minute substitute, having been sidelined for the entire season to date due to a thigh injury sustained during pre-season training. Mitchell is expected to join the squad for Wednesday’s home fixture against Sheffield United, though the Lions will be without Josh Coburn and Daniel Kelly until the new year. Millwall manager Neil Harris confirmed that on-loan forward Josh Coburn suffered a broken metatarsal bone in his foot. Additionally, Harris disclosed that midfielder Daniel Kelly sustained an ankle injury during an under-21 match at Watford last week. Harris expressed optimism that defender Shaun Hutchinson might be available for Wednesday’s upcoming match at The Den. Harris stated, “He’s tweaked a hamstring so it won’t be long assuming his recovery goes at the pace it is, whether the Sheffield United game is too soon we’ll have to see but we’re hopeful [he’ll be back] at some stage, whether that’s Sheffield United or Middlesbrough.” Defender Japhet Tanganga will certainly be available for Millwall on Wednesday, having completed a one-game suspension over the weekend, which he incurred after accumulating five yellow cards this season.