Berry back for Town's clash with Robins clash but Cornick misses out

Goalscoring midfielder could feature again following knee injury
Town attacker Harry CornickTown attacker Harry Cornick
Town attacker Harry Cornick

Luton midfielder Luke Berry could make a welcome return to the squad for the home clash against Bristol City on Boxing Day, but attacker Harry Cornick remains out.

The 29-year-old Berry hasn’t featured since injuring medial ligaments in his knee making a block tackle in the early stages of the 1-0 win over Hull in October, curtailing a promising run of form for the Hatters which had led to four goals in just seven appearances.

Cornick, who has notched seven times this term, has been missing with a calf problem since the 2-1 home defeat against Cardiff City on November 27, as when asked about their availability during his press conference today, boss Nathan Jones said: “Berry yes, Cornick no.

"It is a calf injury for Harry and we can’t take any chances with it because he is a pace and power athlete.

"If I had a calf injury back in the day I basically could have played anyway because I wasn’t quick and powerful like he is, but Harry relies on quick twitch fibres so he will be a little bit longer.

"This is a time where games are coming thick and fast, so to risk him, it would be futile.”