The Sentinel reports that midfielder Anthony De Freitas will miss up to six weeks of the season.
The French youngster has been a regular under Michael Brown but has suffered a groin strain.
The news means that Brown will need to make changes to his side for the game against Bristol Rovers.
Defender Remie Streete is also expected to be ruled out.
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Port Vale have recalled striker Dior Angus from a loan spell at Tamworth and the forward is eligible for the club’s next game.
Loanee Ben Whitfield has had an up and down season with the Valiants. On his day the youngster can be a match winner but has been inconsistent. So should Vale make a permanent bid for the 21 year-old?
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin has praised Port Vale supporters after a 1-1 draw with Mansfield secured League Two safety.
Manager Neil Aspin says that youngster Dan Turner “deserves a chance” to prove himself at the club next season.
The FA are investigating three separate crowd incidents involving Port Vale fans withing a period of just 24 days.
