Latest on Luamba 'setback' and other Blues injury news

Jon Colman Fri, 13 March 2026 at 4:55 am UTC·3 min read Mark Hughes says Carlisle United have not given up hope of Junior Luamba playing again this season despite a setback in his recovery from injury. The wide man’s planned return to action after three months out with a hamstring injury has been put back.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement With just nine games and the play-offs remaining for Carlisle in 2025/26, the clock is ticking for the 22-year-old to return and make a further mark on the Blues’ promotion push. Hughes say United expect to determine the revised length of Luamba’s absence soon. “It is a setback for him,” said Hughes. “It's taken a long time to get to this...