Newport wait on Joss Labadie and Robbie Willmott

Newport have fitness concerns over midfielders Joss Labadie and Robbie Willmott ahead of Saturday’s clash with Sky Bet League Two leaders Crewe.

Labadie was forced off with a hamstring injury during the midweek draw at Walsall, while Willmott also picked up a problem in that match.

Midfielders Scot Bennett (quad) and Matthew Dolan (hamstring) missed the draw at the Bescot Stadium and are unlikely to return

Centre-back Mickey Demetriou (broken leg) and striker Ade Azeez (Achilles) are out, while striker Jamille Matt (knock) is a doubt.

Crewe will give a late fitness test to defender Harry Pickering for the game at Rodney Parade.

The left-back was forced off with a hip problem during the midweek win at Crawley.

Norwegian striker Chuma Anene, signed on loan from Danish side Midtjylland, could make his Alex debut in south Wales.

Centre-back Olly Lancashire is available again after serving a one-match ban.