Rochdale sweating on Rathbone fitness ahead of Fleetwood game

Ollie Rathbone is a fresh injury concern for Rochdale as they prepare to host Fleetwood.

The midfielder, who has only recently returned from injury, suffered a fresh setback during the defeat at Burton on Saturday when he had to be withdrawn due to a groin problem.

Ian Henderson missed out at the Pirelli Stadium with a dead leg but the forward could be back in contention for the match on Boxing Day.

Aaron Morley (thigh) also sat it out against the Brewers and the teenage midfielder will be assessed.

Fleetwood have no fresh injury concerns for the trip to Spotland.

Town boss Joey Barton has a fully fit squad to choose from, apart from long-term injury absentee Jordan Rossiter.

Rossiter has a serious knee injury and the midfielder might not feature again this season.

The likes of Josh Morris, Ashley Eastham and Conor McAleny are options available to Barton should he wish to make any changes.