Jonathan Obika: Morecambe striker out for five months with hamstring injury
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Jonathan Obika is yet to make a full competitive appearance for Morecambe after joining in pre-season
Morecambe striker Jonathan Obika has been ruled out for five months with a hamstring injury a week before the start of the 2021-22 season.
The 30-year-old only joined the club in June on a two-year contract after leaving Scottish side St Mirren.
Obika ruptured his hamstring in a pre-season friendly against Burnley and will aim to be back before Christmas.
"It is a big blow to us to lose Jon for the length of time, he has been excellent," boss Stephen Robinson said.
"[He is] a great boy around the place and we will do everything possible to get him back as quick as possible."
Morecambe begin their debut season in League One with a trip to Ipswich Town on Saturday, 7 August.