The Panthers have suffered a major injury blow with Nathan Cleary expected to be ruled out for a month, according to Fox Sports.
Cleary left the field late in the match against the Broncos and reports suggest he's been sidelined by a hamstring injury.
The halfback missed six games last year with a hamstring injury after suffering a grade two tear in Origin III.
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Brad Schneider was signed to the club from Hull KR following a stint at the Raiders and is expected to fill Cleary's shoes. Schneider was withdrawn from the NSW Cup side's match on Saturday.
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It's not the only reported injury news for Penrith with Scott Sorensen also injuring his knee and is expected to miss a month too.
Cleary and Sorensen join James Fisher-Harris in the casualty ward for Penrith after he suffered a shoulder injury against the Eels.
The Panthers play the Roosters this Thursday at Allianz Stadium in a blockbuster top four clash.
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