Peterborough United's Jimmy-Jay Morgan sent back to Chelsea for tests amid ongoing injury issue

Morgan has now missed the last two Posh games with an unspecified issue after sitting out Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Burton Albion at the Weston Homes Stadium.

After the defeat at Port Vale, Posh boss Williams refused to call the problem an injury, but with Morgan still unable to play, he has been sent back to parent club Chelsea for tests to help find a diagnosis.

Morgan has been present at the stadium for the last two matches and is the club’s second highest scorer in League One this season with 12 goals, two behind Harry Leonard.

Williams said: “He’s struggling with one problem. He has some pain when he’s tested and that’s an indicator that something is wrong.

“He’s been back to Chelsea and had an MOT there and there is some small problem there, but it is not too terrible. Unfortunately he can’t play at the moment.”

Morgan later took to X to share a further update with fans about his absence.

He said: “I just wanted to take a moment to speak directly to you all. Unfortunately, I’ve picked up a minor injury recently. To make sure I get the right care and a clear understanding of it, I went back to Chelsea FC for a full diagnosis.

“The good news is that it’s nothing serious, and I’m already focused on recovering as quickly and properly as possible. It’s frustrating to be sidelined, especially when I want nothing more than to be out there giving everything for Peterborough United and for all of you.

“Your support means a lot to me, and I feel it every time I step onto the pitch. I’m working hard behind the scenes to get back to full fitness, and I truly hope to be back out there in front of you before the end of the season.

“Until then, I’ll be cheering the team on just like you. Thank you for your understanding and continued support—it doesn’t go unnoticed.

“See you all soon.”

Williams also said there was been no update on absent midfielder Ben Woods. On Thursday night, he had said there there was hope he would be available for Sunday but this did not materialise.

Woods has now missed three matches after making his return from a near three-month absence with against Cardiff at the start of April. Williams has previously said that game ‘knocked the stuffing out of him.’