Jonte Smith could feature when Cheltenham take on Stevenage

Posted Thursday, September 05, 2019 by PA

Cheltenham boss Michael Duff should have forward Jonte Smith available for the Sky Bet League Two match against Stevenage.

The Bermuda international has signed a short-term deal until January, having spent part of pre-season training with the Robins.

Midfielder Chris Clements is expected to be back following illness, but Rohan Ince – free to play after his five-match suspension for an incident in the season opener against Leyton Orient – now has a hamstring problem.

Forward Luke Varney (hamstring), midfielder Alex Addai (groin), Max Sheaf (hamstring), defender Will Boyle (calf) and Reuben Reid (knee) all continue their recovery.

Winless Stevenage have been handed yet another injury blow ahead of their trip to the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.

Midfielder Tom Soares limped off in the early stages of the midweek Leasing.com Trophy defeat against MK Dons and will be assessed.

New signing Craig Mackail-Smith came on for his debut and the former Scotland striker should be in contention having joined on a short-term loan from Wycombe until January.

On-loan Birmingham midfielder Charlie Lakin has suffered a thigh strain, while captain Scott Cuthbert, forward Kurtis Guthrie, centre-back Ben Nugent, midfielders Emmanuel Sonupe and Terence Vancooten all continue their own respective rehabilitation.