Southend United vs Chester FC preview - Sokolik should be ready

Jakub Sokolik expects to be fit for Southend's FA Cup clash with Chester.

The defender, who has been given permission to feature in the cup along with fellow loan star Jerome Binnom-Williams, picked up a knock in a behind-closed-doors friendly with West Ham but is set to be passed fit.

Midfielder David Worrall missed that run-out to protect a slight groin strain but is also expected to be ready for the weekend.

Loan signing Elliott Lee has returned to the Hammers, though, after it was revealed he will be out for at least two months with a hamstring injury.

Chester manager Steve Burr has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the trip to Roots Hall.

Matt Brown is expected to continue at the back in place of Michael Kay who remains suspended.

Jon Worsnop is likely to continue in goal despite suffering from a gashed foot.

Craig Mahon continues to struggle with an ankle injury but should be okay, but they will be without Matty Hughes who was sent off for fighting in last week's loss to Eastleigh.