Djuric to check groin problem with specialist

The Bosnian striker was ruled out of the Community Match at Bristol Manor Farm through injury, having played 45 minutes in the pre-season friendly in Guernsey a day earlier.

City’s head coach confirmed after the 11-0 win at The Creek that Djuric had been left out as a precautionary measure.

Johnson told BCTV: “Towards the end of last season Milan had a bit of an issue with his groin.

“He just felt it again (after the Guernsey game), so it was precautionary that we didn’t play him at Manor Farm.

“We are a little worried about it and we’ll have to send him to the specialist, just because it’s an underlying problem and not a unique one.”

Djuric joined the club from Italian Serie B side Cesena in January and has made 11 appearances.

His only goal to date was a crucial one, earning City all three points in a home clash with Rotherham United in February.

A double hernia operation cost Djuric a month’s action in March and the giant forward will be hoping this latest injury isn’t as serious.