Marvin Kaleta and the time frame for his latest Rotherham United absence
ROTHERHAM United will be without the services of Marvin Kaleta for most of January as the club's injury troubles continue to worsen.
The Millers' casualty count as they seek to climb out of League One's drop zone is running into double figures and the wing-back is among that number.
The 21-year-old picked up a hamstring issue during the December 20 clash with Huddersfield Town and a scan has since ruled him out for a period of time.
“Four weeks,” said manager Matt Hamshaw after the New Year's Day match against Peterborough United.
The former Wolverhampton Wanderers youngster has shown real promise when he's been available but is now in the treatment room for the third time since his summer arrival at AESSEAL New York Stadium.
Hamstring and groin problems have restricted him to just 15 appearances and only five third-tier starts.
“We miss him, because he's an outlet for us to travel up the pitch,” Hamshaw said.
Meanwhile, Rotherham are due to face Mansfield Town at New York tomorrow but there is a chance that the game could fall victim to the weather.
Sub-zero temperatures are forecast overnight and a pitch inspection by the fourth official appointed to the fixture will take place at 9am in the morning.
After going eight matches without a victory, Town have won their last three outings to move into the top ten. The Millers are in 22nd place following a run of six straight defeats.