Essendon midfielder Kobe Mutch will be placed on a modified program after spraining his ankle during a training session at The Hangar.

General Manager of Football Dan Richardson said the injury was a small interruption to Mutch’s pre-season. 

“Kobe suffered a sprained ankle and will be in a moon boot until the swelling subsides,” Richardson said.

“Although this is not ideal for his preparation, the injury is minor and Kobe has had a full pre-season to date.”