Injury worries mount for Burton

Posted Thursday, February 21, 2019 by PA

Burton have several players carrying injuries as they prepare for the visit of Fleetwood.

Back-to-back draws at Shrewsbury and Barnsley in the space of four days has left John Brayford (calf), Kyle McFadzean (groin), Marcus Harness (calf), Stephen Quinn (groin), Will Miller and Scott Fraser all nursing knocks.

Some good news for Brewers boss Nigel Clough is that Ben Fox is fit again after recovering from a hamstring problem. However, Josh Clarke (ankle) is still out.

Striker Liam Boyce and winger David Templeton will be fresh and pushing for recalls after they dropped to the bench at Barnsley.

Fleetwood will be without the suspended Ross Wallace. The experienced Scot was booked for the 10th time this season during the home defeat to Luton and will now serve a two-match ban.

His namesake James Wallace missed the 2-1 loss to the Hatters last weekend with a hamstring injury and he will not recover in time for the trip to the Pirelli Stadium.

Dean Marney is also not expected to travel as he has been ill, while Ryan Taylor is struggling after suffering a broken nose in a training ground game.

Captain Craig Morgan is fit again and will hope for a recall in central defence after having to settle for a place on the bench last time.