The former Manchester United center half has been a solid player for the Tractor Boys this term.
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However, he had to come off late in their 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at the weekend.
"We’ve lost Axel, hamstring, long-term," Town manager Kieran McKenna said in a press conference.
"He’s seeing specialists over the next 24 hours, hopefully it won’t need surgery but it’s a significant injury.
“He’s a very important player for us that we’re going to miss for a large chunk of the season. It’s disappointing for him and for us as well.”
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