Burton vs Southend preview - Burton wait on Cuvelier

Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2015 by PA

Burton midfielder Florent Cuvelier is hoping to shake off a hamstring strain in time to make his home debut against Southend.

Cuvelier, on loan from Sheffield United, sustained the injury after stepping off the bench to score in his first appearance for Albion in the recent win at Hartlepool and missed Saturday's home win against Accrington.

Striker Adam McGurk returned to the starting line-up at the weekend following a hamstring injury in place of Mickael Antoine-Curier, but the latter is pushing for a recall.

Midfielder Callum Reilly, on loan from Birmingham, stepped off the bench for his first appearance against Accrington and is in contention for his full debut.

Southend pair Barry Corr and Ben Coker are both battling to shake off minor injuries in time to feature.

Striker Corr is struggling with a bruised foot sustained in the weekend win at Dagenham, while left-back Coker is nursing an abductor muscle problem and boss Phil Brown will make a late decision on the duo.

Brown has no new selection issues. Goalkeeper Daniel Bentley returned on Saturday following a groin strain and midfielder Will Atkinson was back on the bench after a shoulder injury.

Southend are unbeaten in their last four and can climb to within four points of leaders Burton with victory.