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Manager Dario Gradi today told crewealex.net: "Nobody is giving me a return date for Dave yet which is a worry. I don't know where we are with him at the moment."
Brammer's baffling groin problems over the past few years have been body blows for the side, most notably during 2001-02: his layoff is regularly thought of as one of the tributary factors in relegation.
The news is a blow for the Railwaymen, who may face a midfield crisis with fresh injuries to Justin Cochrane (back) and Neil Sorvel (calf) along with Kenny Lunt's probable suspension for his 'silly' sending-off at the Priestfield on Saturday, things are looking bleak.
Fortunately, the Euro 2004 playoffs have come at a great time for Crewe with Saturday's away game with Crystal Palace postponed until December due to international call-ups.
One plus point is the expected return of Adie Moses from his hamstring injury next week.