Mark Little likely to miss Bristol Rovers’ Carabao Cup clash with Cheltenham

Posted Tuesday, August 13, 2019 by PA

Mark Little is a major doubt for Bristol Rovers as they prepare to welcome Cheltenham in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

Little limped off after only eight minutes of the goalless draw against Wycombe at the weekend complaining of tightness in his hamstring, and the right-back is unlikely to be risked.

On-loan Sheffield United striker Tyler Smith was absent from the League One meeting with the Chairboys because of a virus but he could come into contention on Tuesday night.

Jonson Clarke-Harris made a 17-minute cameo on Saturday as he continues to work his way back to match fitness after missing pre-season because of injury, while Tareiq Holmes-Dennis and Sam Matthews are long-term absentees.

Chris Hussey is likely to miss out for Cheltenham.

The full-back was withdrawn at half-time during the 4-1 win over Scunthorpe at the weekend because of an injury while fellow defender Ben Tozer was able to play the entirety of the League Two fixture despite feeling unwell.

Striker Luke Varney is available after serving a one-match ban on Saturday but midfielder Rohan Ince remains suspended.

Jacob Greaves could make his Robins debut. The centre-back was an unused substitute against the Iron after joining Cheltenham on loan from Hull last Thursday.