Super League star set for ‘long lay-off’ ahead of move to Salford Red Devils

Huddersfield Giants star Esan Marsters may not make many more Super League appearances ahead of his move to Salford Red Devils due to a new, serious injury concern.

Huddersfield Giants made the signing from Gold Coast Titans ahead of the 2023 season, and this year he has been one of Super League’s best centres, despite a disappointing campaign for Ian Watson’s side.

Only missing one game all season, he’s been a mainstay – and has picked up six tries this campaign.

A Cook Islands and New Zealand representative, news of his move to Salford Red Devils on a three-year deal would have come as a huge blow to the Giants.

Now, they’ve received a fresh blow, as he’s going to be unavailable for a number of games as they look to regain a place in the playoff spots.

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Esan Marsters injured ahead of Super League move

Via The Yorkshire Post, Huddersfield Giants head coach Ian Watson has revealed that he will join Ashton Golding, Sam Hewitt and Adam Swift on the sidelines.

Watson said, in a press conference: “Esan is out for a fair while.

“It could be up to eight weeks but it depends on how it heals. He’s in a brace at the minute so we’ll see where that gets to.

“He’s done a meniscus and MCL-type injury. He did it in the game and tried to continue on as we were getting a flow to us in the second half. He tried to push through it but got a knock and couldn’t get back up from that.”

Ashton Golding’s injury was referred to by Watson as a “twinge”, while Sam Hewitt is out due to concussion.

He also says there is a “last-minute call” to make on another player following their trip to Catalans, which resulted in a defeat despite an excellent improvement in the second-half.

Their slight playoff hopes have now dwindled even more.