Oxford's Kent to miss most of season with ACL injury

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Frankie Kent signed for Oxford at the end of June

Oxford United summer signing Frankie Kent will miss the majority of the upcoming season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

The U's say defender Kent sustained the injury during a pre-season training session and has since undergone a successful operation.

The 30-year-old was Oxford's only summer signing before they were placed under a transfer embargo by the English Football League earlier this month.

Kent arrived at the Kassam as a free agent, having previously played for Hearts, Peterborough and Colchester United.

The Oxford players and head coach Aaron Ramsey are currently in Spain as they step-up their preparations for the new League One season.

They will open their campaign with an EFL Cup tie against Leyton Orient on 8 August before the League One season begins with a home match against MK Dons a week later.

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