Crewe striker Lauri Dalla Valle is set to make his first-team return in the Sky Bet League One clash at home to Blackpool. Dalla Valle, who has been out since early November due to an ankle injury, stepped up his rehabilitation this week with a run-out for the club's under-21s. The Alex are also set to have Brad Inman back for the match - which pits the 23rd-placed hosts against opponents who ...Full Story »

Billy Bingham, George Ray and Harry Davis will be hoping to be involved in the Crewe squad for Saturday's Sky Bet League One clash with promotion-chasing Burton. The trio came through the Under-21s' 3-1 win against Leeds unscathed on Thursday, with Davis (knee) and Ray (ankle) stepping up their return from long-term injuries. Crewe midfielder Bingham has struggled with a troublesome hamstring ...Full Story »

Lauri Dalla Valle is a doubt for rock-bottom Crewe's Sky Bet League One home clash with Peterborough. Striker Dalla Valle has sustained a neck problem and is being assessed ahead of the fixture, in which the Alex will be looking for just their fourth win of the season. Marcus Haber will also be checked after returning from international duty with Canada, as will Callum Saunders and Harry Wilso...Full Story »

Lauri Dalla Valle appears ready to finally make his first appearance as a full-time Crewe player against Gillingham. The former Railwaymen loanee rejoined the club at the start of December but has had to wait to take to the field because of an ankle injury. The Alex had a weekend off during the previous round of fixtures and are set to recall Adam Dugdale (knee), although fellow defender Georg...Full Story »

Lauri Dalla Valle is hopeful he can make his Crewe debut against Bristol City. The Finnish striker, who has previously been on loan with the Alex, signed for the Sky Bet League One strugglers earlier this month only to sustain an ankle injury. Club captain Matt Tootle is back in full training but will again be monitored for the virus which has forced him to miss seven games, while Brad Inman a...Full Story »