Newport to assess Evans and Whitmore injuries

Kai Whitmore and Kieron Evans will both be assessed by Newport County's medical team after being withdrawn during the Exiles' 1-0 win against Barrow at Rodney Parade.

Nelson Jardim's side ended their six-game winless run in League Two courtesy of Kyle Cameron's own goal in the 70th minute, but they were dealt a pair of injury blows in the second half.

Whitmore was replaced by Evans in the 57th minute, although Evans himself was then forced off in added time.

"Kai was only this morning with the physio. After Salford, he came off with two problems; the eye and he had a very strong knock with a lot of bruising on his leg," explained Jardim.

"He's been off his feet the last couple of days just to make sure that he was ready for today.

"Only this morning we decided to give him a go, at least for 45 minutes. We decided to give him a little bit more time. But there is a point where we have to protect the players.

"We lost Kieron who came on in his [Whitmore's] place. We thought Kieron could give us half an hour, but unfortunately he didn't."

It comes after Newport confirmed full-back Tom Davies - who joined on a permanent deal from Cardiff City in January - will miss the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury.

Jardim remains hopeful of bolstering his squad before Monday's 23:00 GMT transfer deadline.