Jack Ross will be without Duncan Watmore for Friday night’s Sky Bet League One clash against Accrington Stanley.
Watmore, who played his first full game of senior football since returning from his second ACL injury on Tuesday night, impressed as the Lads produced an improved attacking display of late.
However, the 24-year-old will miss the Stanley match as his recovery doesn’t quite allow him to play two games in such quick succession.
"He won't be involved tomorrow night, which is a blow for us because obviously his performance was so positive," Ross said.
"The reality of his recovery is that it's not possible for him to play two games in as quick succession as that - not that it will be the case for him indefinitely.
"It is the case when you're recovering from an ACL injury and when you're recovering from two in such a short period then the recovery time between games tends to be longer.
"So he will be back available for the Gillingham fixture next Tuesday, but won't be for tomorrow evening."
FRIDAY FEELING
The weekend starts at the Stadium of Light this Friday, with Hadrian’s Tipi opening in the SAFC Fan Zone from 5.30pm ahead of the Lads’ clash with Accrington Stanley.
Open pre and post-match, the Tipi was a big hit during Tuesday’s game against Blackpool, so get on down and enjoy a pint by the fire ahead of kick-off!
Tickets for the game against Accy remain on sale, with prices starting from just £20 for adults and £7.50 for under-16s.
And this is your last chance to secure your eight-game season card, with Friday’s game including in the package!
