Charlton star carried off on stretcher less than 15 minutes into Tottenham clash as Addicks suffer double injury blow

SportFootballEFL CHARLTON defender Collins Sichenje was carried off on a stretcher with his head in his hands just minutes into Wednesday’s Carabao Cup clash at Tottenham. The Kenyan centre-back went down just three minutes into the second round tie, before getting to his feet and carrying on. Heartbroken Charlton ace Sichenje holds his head in his hands as he’s carried off The Kenyan was writhing in agony on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium pitch Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Sichenje initially went down after a challenge from Spurs ace Mathys Tel, whose boot appeared to come down on the Charlton man’s foot. The defender looked uneasy following that moment and his night was brought to an unfortunate end soon after. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Sichenje went down again minutes later and was forced off on a stretcher, with the defender inconsolable as medics carried him off. In a further blow for the Addicks, centre-back partner Billy Koumetio was also forced off before the 15 minute mark. The 23-year-old was holding his hamstring and ultimately hobbled off the pitch and down the tunnel. Charlton boss Nathan Jones replaced the pair with Lloyd Jones and Dan McNamara. Jones had been hoping to rest them both, having made 10 changes coming into the game, but was forced to introduce them early. Among those coming into the starting XI was goalkeeper Tiernan Brooks – making his professional debut having never played above the National League before. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK Jones scored an overhead kick on Saturday as the Addicks sealed an impressive 2-1 win at West Ham. They currently sit third in the Championship table, one of just three teams – alongside Millwall and West Brom – to have won their opening two games. Charlton welcome Preston North End to The Valley on Saturday as they hope to continue their wicked league form. Comment now