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Josh Eccles' Freak Injury Reveals Extra Bone in Leg

9/26/2025

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Coventry City midfielder Josh Eccles revealed an extra bone in his left leg after a freak injury.
The injury occurred in the Championship play-off semi-final against Sunderland in May 2025, ruling him out of pre-season.
A scan showed blood around bone had turned into bone; he returned to play against Leicester City and will face Birmingham City on September 27.

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Coventry City midfielder Josh Eccles revealed an extra bone in his left leg after a freak injury.
The injury occurred in the Championship play-off semi-final against Sunderland in May 2025, ruling him out of pre-season.
A scan showed blood around bone had turned into bone; he returned to play against Leicester City and will face Birmingham City on September 27.