SOUTHEND United manager Sol Campbell fears goalkeeper Mark Oxley is facing longer than expected out of action with a thigh problem.

Oxley suffered the injury during Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Coventry City.

And Campbell now believes the shot-stopper may be sidelined for more than six weeks.

"Mark Oxley had his scan and it’s going to be a long one," said Campbell.

"It could be longer than we thought.

"I’m not sure if his season is over but it’s not good.