Karleigh Osborne may have played his last game for AFC Wimbledon and be confined to a pitchside seat, but he will be kicking every ball for his team-mates.

The 27-year-old loanee from Bristol City injured the ligaments in his right knee last week, and the prognosis is not good.

His knee is in a brace, and he is due to have a second scan in three weeks’ time, but he is not holding out much hope.

Osborne said: “At the moment it seems I am out for the season, but I am not the first and I will not be the last player to have his season cut short by injury.

“It is upsetting because I was enjoying my time, starting to put in some really good performances and I was growing with each game.

“It is unfortunate, but that is a risk that comes with the game, you just have to work with the medical staff and do all the rehab, and then come back better and stronger.”

He added: “I don’t know if I will play for Dons again, I don’t know what is going to happen over the summer. All I can do is get back fit and see what options come available.”

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Osborne is convinced Dons can get, and more importantly stay, in the League Two play-offs, and he insists he will be there every step of the way.

“They are 100 per cent good enough to get into the play-offs,” he said.

“And I will be playing every game with them, kicking every ball - it’ll just be from the sidelines instead of on the pitch.

“I still feel very much part of the team, the manager has really included me, and I’ll be rooting for every three points.”

If Osborne, who made 25 appearances for the Dons, has played his last game in south-west London, he will leave with fond memories.

He said: “The fans have been fantastic and I have loved pulling on that blue and yellow jersey and representing Wimbledon.

“It has been amazing and I want to thank the fans for their support through the tough and good times. It is an amazing club.”