Shrewsbury vs Chesterfield preview - Shrews could be unchanged

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2015 by PA

Shrewsbury boss Micky Mellon has no new injury concerns ahead of the visit of Chesterfield.

He could stick with the same squad which picked up a useful point at Bradford in Sky Bet League One at the weekend.

Goalkeeper Mark Halstead replaced Callum Burton on the bench at the weekend after a knee injury and is expected to keep his place in the squad.

James Wesolowski and Nathaniel Knight-Percival are closing in on fitness, with midfielder Wesolowski ahead of Knight-Percival in their recoveries from long-term knee injuries.

Chesterfield could included new signing Angel Martinez in their travelling party after the Spanish midfielder joined the Spireites on a two-year deal on Sunday.

Should Blues boss Dean Saunders opt to start Martinez at Greenhous Meadow, he is likely to replace Ollie Banks in central midfield.

Any changes will be kept to a minimum but winger Gboly Ariyibi could be pushing for a recall following his surprise omission from the team that lost at Sheffield United on Saturday.

Striker Mani Dieseruvwe is the only player unavailable as he serves the second game of a three-match suspension.