Oldham without banned duo for Macclesfield match

Posted Thursday, October 17, 2019 by PA

Oldham defender Tomas Egert and midfielder Filipe Morais are both suspended for the visit of Macclesfield.

Egert begins a three-match ban for his red card last weekend at Mansfield, with his team-mate out for one game after his dismissal for two bookings at Field Mill.

Midfielder Mohamed Maouche is doubtful with an ankle injury while back-up goalkeeper Zeus De La Paz and forward Desire Segbe-Azankpo return from international duty.

Young midfielder Dylan Fage is likely to be sidelined for some time after being carried off with a brace on his leg minutes after coming on as a substitute last weekend.

Macclesfield striker Arthur Gnahoua is set to start again after scoring in back-to-back matches despite boss Daryl McMahon admitting he is still not up to full match sharpness.

The on-loan Carlisle forward’s display in the win against Port Vale was only the third time in 10 appearances he had managed to play for more than 70 minutes.

McMahon has no fresh injuries to report and is likely to keep faith with the players who secured their first win in nine matches last weekend.

Striker Joe Ironside looks set to keep his place after returning last week at the expense of Virgil Gomis.