Shrewsbury’s Elliott Bennett a fitness doubt ahead of Burton visit
Posted Friday, September 23, 2022 by PA
Shrewsbury midfielder Elliott Bennett is a doubt for the visit of Burton after missing training through illness.
The 33-year-old made his first appearance of the season in the midweek Papa Johns Trophy defeat to Port Vale but has fallen ill.
Striker Dan Udoh had surgery on a knee injury this week and will be out for some time.
Fellow forward Aiden O’Brien is still sidelined after a hip operation last month, as is Julien Dacosta (hernia).
Burton midfielder Ciaran Gilligan is out for up to four weeks with a hamstring injury injury sustained last weekend.
Goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo is absent on international duty with Finland.
Deji Oshilaja came off late in Tuesday’s Papa Johns win over Sheffield Wednesday with a tight hamstring and needs to be assessed, as does Calum Butcher (groin) and Mustapha Carayol (muscle strain).
Midfielder Jonny Smith made a goalscoring return from suspension in midweek and could be in contention to start in the league.
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