Tom Mitchell suffers training injury only a week after returning from serious issue
Collingwood star Tom Mitchell has suffered another devastating setback, after experiencing soreness during training.
The 2018 Brownlow medallist played only six games last season after a plantar fasciitis injury.
Now he could face more time on the sidelines after scans revealed a bone stress injury.
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The 31-year-old was back training with the Magpies squad last week after completing his recovery.
Tom Mitchell has been hit with another injury setback. Getty
"After building up his loads over the off-season, Tom returned to full training last week, and unfortunately he felt some soreness in his foot," Collingwood's high performance manager, Jarrod Wade, said in a club statement.
"An MRI has confirmed that Tom has a mild second metatarsal bone stress injury and he will spend the next two weeks in a boot before we reassess what the next steps are.
"Tom has shown great resilience over the past 12 months and has always been incredibly diligent and committed to his rehab, so we are confident he will come through this next challenge and return to being a fantastic contributor to our side."
Mitchell joined the Magpies last year, helping the club win a premiership in his first season after leaving Hawthorn.
