Milton Keynes Dons vs Leeds United preview - MK Dons manager Karl Robinson hoping for good news on injury front

Posted Friday, September 18, 2015 by PA

MK Dons manager Karl Robinson will hope some of his injury problems ease in time for the visit of Leeds, although it appears unlikely.

Ben Reeves (hamstring), Joe Walsh, Mark Randall, Dale Jennings, Darren Potter and Cody Cropper all missed the midweek defeat at Burnley through injury - the latter five all nursing knee problems.

Midfielders Randall, probably out for the season, and Potter and goalkeeper Cropper will certainly not be available for Saturday's game.

Robinson has offered former Crewe, Bristol City and West Ham striker Nicky Maynard a contract with the Milton Keynes club but he is still awaiting a response from the 28-year-old.

Leeds' latest signing Jordan Botaka is hoping to make his debut for the club, while head coach Uwe Rosler will monitor "one or two players" who are carrying knocks.

Winger Botaka sealed a permanent move to the club from Dutch side Excelsior earlier this month but has yet to feature. He could be among the substitutes.

Winger Sam Byram and midfielder Alex Mowatt started among the substitutes in the midweek home defeat to Ipswich and are both pushing for recalls.

Rosler must decide whether to retain Mirco Antenucci alongside Chris Wood up front or revert back to the 4-3-3 formation he favours, with the Italian reverting to the bench.