Colchester United vs Cheltenham Town - Norris closing in on Colchester comeback

Posted Friday, February 08, 2019 by PA

Colchester could have forward Luke Norris back in contention for the Sky Bet League Two match against Cheltenham.

Norris, who has scored eight goals this season, has returned to full training following an ankle problem which has sidelined him since early January.

French attacker Mikael Mandron was taken off at half-time in the 4-0 win over Northampton last weekend with a sore hamstring and continues to be monitored.

Loan signings Ben Stevenson, Abo Eisa and Callum Roberts all featured against the Cobblers, so should be involved again as the U’s look to maintain their play-off push. Forward Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe has joined Derry City until June 30.

Cheltenham will check on midfielder Alex Addai ahead of the trip to Essex.

Addai limped off late in the first half of Tuesday’s 1-0 home win over Yeovil with a hamstring problem and is doubtful.

Rakish Bingham, signed from Scottish side Hamilton, came off the bench to replace Addai and make his debut, so is likely to be in contention to start.

Defenders Sean Long and Will Boyle (both ankle) continue their recovery, along with forward Tyrone Barnett (hamstring) while midfielder Nigel Atangana (Achilles) is out for the season.