Rob Edwards confirms significant Luton Town blow ahead of Watford

Luton Town boss Rob Edwards has revealed that defender Reuell Walters broke his foot following the Hatters’ recent defeat at Sheffield United, and will be out for a number of months.

The 19-year-old signed for the Bedfordshire outfit on a free transfer during the summer following his release from Premier League giants Arsenal, and has made eight Championship appearances for the Hatters so far.

Walters will miss Saturday’s clash between Luton and bitter rivals Watford at Kenilworth Road, which he will be disappointed about having recently joined the club.

Edwards reveals significant Walters blow

The Hatters boss told Luton Today: “Reuell had to pull out because after the Sheffield United game he was in a lot of pain and, unfortunately, he’s broken his foot, so he’s going to be out for a significant amount of time.

“He’s had injuries before, but this is his first as a first team player now.

“He’s been great, puts a brave face on, but it’s obviously really disappointing for him and for us.

“He’s made a really good start to life here at Luton, for a young player, in difficult circumstances over the first few months of the season.

“He’s been really, really good, so it’s difficult, but he’s been really positive.

“We don’t fully know when it happened, he was experiencing a bit of pain even as far back as the last international break.

“On scanning it, it was swollen and sore after the game, credit to him for battling through as long as he did, but it showed the break.”

Hatters are short of defensive options heading into Watford clash

Unfortunately for the Hatters, Walters is not the only defender who will miss Saturday’s vital fixture with the Hornets, as former Manchester United man Teden Mengi suffered an injury while on England Under-21 duty during the international break.