Crewe forward Daniel Powell doubtful for Colchester clash

Posted Monday, October 21, 2019 by PA

Daniel Powell could miss out for Sky Bet League Two table-toppers Crewe when they host Colchester on Tuesday.

The forward missed out during his side’s 3-1 win at home to Swindon on Saturday with an ankle problem, and is doubtful again.

Experienced defender Nicky Hunt was forced off after just 18 minutes against Swindon with a knee problem, and is set to be assessed ahead of the match.

Olly Lancashire, who came on for Hunt against the Robins , could take his place, although the defender has had his own injury concerns, and made his first appearance since October 5 on Saturday.

Callum Harriott was a surprise inclusion for a Colchester debut during their 1-0 defeat to Morecambe, but Tuesday’s match could come too soon for the 25-year-old.

The winger managed almost an hour against Morecambe on his first domestic start for nearly six months following a quadricep injury.

Paris Cowan-Hall remains a doubt after missing the last three matches with an injury.

The likes of Luke Norris and Luke Gambin will be hoping to force their way into the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the defeat to 23rd-placed Morecambe.