Plymouth's Boateng expected to be out 'for a while'
Malachi Boateng played 54 times for Plymouth Argyle last season
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Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he expects Malachi Boateng to be out "for a while".
The 24-year-old suffered a knee ligament injury in the early stages of the Pilgrim's 1-1 draw against Wycombe Wanderers.
Boateng was a mainstay in the Plymouth midfield last season, playing 54 times and scoring five goals in all competitions.
"On early assessment, we're not expecting great news from the scan result," Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon.
"There's obviously a best outcome and a worst outcome, but I don't think there's any way he'll only be out for a week.
"Malachi is probably going to be out for a while.
Cleverley described the match against Wycombe as "the highest intensity game I've coached since I've been at Argyle".
He added: "It was the highest physical output since I've been at the club. But we can see that with the physical data that the boys are going to get stronger and fitter."
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