Walsall wait on fitness of forward Gordon

Posted Friday, January 31, 2020 by PA

Walsall are hopeful forward Josh Gordon will be available to face Crewe on Saturday.

Gordon, who has been played out of position on the right wing in recent games, was substituted at half-time against Morecambe last time out with tightness in his hamstring and calf, but manager Darrell Clarke insisted it was a precautionary measure.

Danny Guthrie and Stuart Sinclair are working to build match fitness as their side look to turn the corner after back-to-back defeats.

Defender Gary Liddle has extended his loan with National League Hartlepool.

Crewe are also waiting on an influential striker, with Chuma Anene’s dead leg being assessed ahead of the game.

Anene completed the 90 minutes against Leyton Orient in midweek despite struggling with the injury and manager David Artell expects him to be fit.

Defender Nicky Hunt missed the Orient game after failing a late fitness test – replacement Luke Offord suffered cramp late in his senior debut but earned praise from Artell for his performance and should be fit if required again.

Eddie Nolan (back), Olly Lancashire (Achilles), Rio Adebisi and Lewis Reilly (both ankle) remain sidelined.