James Melhado could be out of football for four months because of injury.
The defender who was on loan at Hereford has returned to Salford.
"I'm really disappointed for James," said manager Josh Gowling in an interview with BBC Hereford and Worcester recorded earlier this week.
"I spoke to James yesterday. He's got a grade three tear in his hamstring. He's going to be out for four months which is really disappointing for the lad.
"He's only 19 and it's the second time he has done it. It's on his other leg now.
"He's been absolutely outstanding.
"We knew him from his time at Telford.
"He's been brilliant since he came in.
"It gives Latty (Fairweather) an opportunity now."