Here is the latest Sea Eagles injury news from Manly's NRL Head Physiotherapist Chris Bailey leading into round 21 of the Telstra Premiership.
Lehi Hopoate (Rd 20 vs Titans): Scans have confirmed a facial fracture. He will consult with a specialist to confirm if surgery is required through the week. Expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Tolu Koula (knee, R18 vs Cowboys): Tolu underwent successful MCL repair surgery last week. He has successfully returned to introductory running on the field this week.
Lachlan Croker (Rd 9 vs Canberra) has to returned to full team training this week and is nearing a return to play.
Aaron Schoupp (Rd 19 NSW Cup vs Knights) continues to recover from his shoulder dislocation injury.
Aaron Woods has returned to full team training this week and is nearing a return to play.
Matthew Lodge (bicep, Rd 11 vs Brisbane) is continuing to integrate into team skills, including contact training, while working in the gym to regain his full strength post injury.
Jake Arthur suffered a stress fracture in his left foot and underwent successful surgery to stabilise this. He will remain in a boot for the coming weeks and is expected to be sidelined for four months.
