CAMERON Brannagan remains a doubt for Oxford United’s crunch trip to MK Dons this weekend.

The midfielder was forced off with a hip injury just after the midway point in the first half of the 2-1 defeat at home to Barnsley on February 1.

Brannagan had been on the receiving end of three forceful challenges that night and although he initially attempted to play on, he was withdrawn after 24 minutes.

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The 26-year-old was then absent for the 1-0 loss at home to Shrewsbury Town last weekend.

United head coach Karl Robinson said he wouldn’t rush Brannagan back, and would be patient for him to return.

Robinson said: “We’re still unsure on a date for that and we’ll play it by ear.

“It’s a severe bang and some bruising he’s been struggling with since the game, so we’re just waiting really.”