Oxford United boss Gary Rowett believes an earlier than usual start to their pre-season programme has led to injuries.
Oxford United's pre-season tour of Indonesia meant they were playing games too soon, according to boss Gary Rowett.
The U's played three games in Indonesia before heading back to England where they have featured in a further three first-team warm-ups this month.
That has led to a number of injuries which are giving concern to Rowett ahead of their opening Championship match at home to Portsmouth on 9 August.
"Ciaron Brown will be (out) a little longer as he's had a minor setback and Will Vaulks might be a week but it's not much good when the season is around the corner," Rowett told BBC Radio Oxford after a 1-1 draw with Spanish side CD Leganes on Tuesday.
Oxford have so far signed defender Brodie Spencer and midfielder Brian De Keersmaecker this summer.
"Michal Helik and Shemmy (Przemyslaw Placheta) were unavailable for the game and Luke Harris will be out for a while with a swollen ankle and there's some damage in there.
"Having to play players because you've lost players in Indonesia because we're playing games too soon has a knock-on effect," added Rowett.
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