Turgott a concern for Maidstone ahead of FA Cup second round

Posted Friday, November 30, 2018 by PA

Maidstone will check on the fitness of Blair Turgott ahead of the FA Cup second-round tie against Oldham at the Gallagher Stadium.

Turgott, who has scored 15 goals so far this season, was forced off during the first-half of the 3-1 Vanarama National League home defeat by Eastleigh on Tuesday night with a knee problem.

Left-back Dan Wishart made his debut in midweek after joining on an permanent deal from Sutton, but is cup-tied after being on the bench for his former club in their first-round tie against Slough.

The Stones have won only once in nine league games, so manager Harry Wheeler could look to freshen up the team, with midfielder Aryantaj Tajbakhsh an option after coming off the bench against Eastleigh.

Oldham are set to be without midfielder Danny Gardner, who was taken off during the midweek Sky Bet League Two draw against Lincoln with what is feared could be a serious knee injury.

Veteran forward Ishmael Miller will start a three-match suspension following his red card against the Imps.

Belgian striker Jonathan Benteke continues to be assessed on an unspecified fitness problem, while on-loan Aston Villa midfielder Jordan Lyden also did not feature in midweek, but could be included again.

Midfielder Jose Baxter remains a long-term absentee with ankle ligament damage he sustained in the FA Cup first-round win at Hampton & Richmond.