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Oxford United midfielder Cameron Brannagan says he “got away with one” when he injured his knee against Stoke City in September.
The 28-year-old has not featured since but recently received some good news after fearing he might need to have surgery.
“I was told I would have surgery which would have probably been looking at being out for five months,” Brannagan told BBC Radio Oxford.
“But I got some news
“Probably one of them each week is going to be disappointed because they won’t play, and that’s part of football – but it’s a long season.
“Ultimately, what you want is one of them can score on a regular basis and then that makes your decision a little bit easier.”
Rooney has so far only picked up one win in his first six league matches at Argyle but remains positive
Oxford United boss Des Buckingham says he still has his feet “firmly on the ground” despite his side’s encouraging start to the Championship season.
The U’s have won two of their opening four league games back in England’s second tier for the first time in 25 years.
Before the next international break, United will take on Stoke City and Burnley at home as well as travelling to Bristol City, Luton
The standard of refereeing in the Premier League this season “hasn’t been good enough”, says Burnley manager Vincent Kompany.
Kompany was shown a red card by referee Darren England during the 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Saturday for protesting against a penalty decision which led to defender Lorenz Assignon being sent off.
Six Burnley players have