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Thursday, August 14, 2008, 07:00
The 18-year-old underwent an operation on Tuesday morning to try to fix the bones together with a metal plate.
Glanz will now miss the Devils' crucial Conference League matches against Weymouth, Buxton and Scunthorpe on August 22, 24 and 25, respectively.
Two wins from those three meetings would definitely secure Plymouth a play-off place.
However, even without Glanz, Devils chairman Mike Bowden is confident his side can secure the points they need to guarantee their top-four place.
"It is a bit of a blow that Nicki isn't available for selection," said Bowden.
"He is a very good rider and an important member of our squad.
"But we are fortunate that, because of the grading system and Nicki's absence, we will be able to name both Kyle Hughes and David Gough in our side.
"Kyle and David combined should score us a few points and give us more strength throughout the team.
"So, I think we will beat Weymouth at home and then pick up one more win at least against Buxton and Scunthorpe to ensure we will definitely be in the play-offs at the end of the season."
With Glanz out for the three league meetings, Bowden is intending to use Hughes at two where he will partner number one Mark Simmonds.
Gough will ride at four, alongside Tom Brown at three, with skipper Seemond Stephens at five.
Paul Starke will assume his customary role at reserve, where he will be joined by Danny Stoneman.
Stoneman scored two points from four heats in last Friday's 58-34 league win over Redcar and will be given more opportunities to impress.
His inclusion means that Jaimie Pickard, Jamie White-Williams and Ben Reade – who failed to score from three rides at Rye House last Sunday – will all miss out.
"Danny did very well last Friday and he thoroughly deserved his two points," said Bowden.
"He is improving all the time and he deserves more chances to show people just how much better he is becoming.
"He is much more on the pace now than he was at the start of the year and, hopefully, that will continue."
The Devils are without a competitive meeting this weekend, but the St Boniface Arena will host a Best Pairs meeting tomorrow (7.30pm).
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