Forwards Antoni Sarcevic and Stephen Humphrys have returned to training after missing Tuesday night’s EFL Cup second-round win at Stoke City due to illness. Alexander is optimistic that both, along with defender Matthew Pennington (ankle), could be available for Saturday’s match.
Striker Andy Cook has resumed full training as he continues his rehab from an ACL injury in his left knee. The next step is full 11v11 game time, which Alexander hopes to arrange in a behind-closed-doors friendly, though scheduling is challenging given the team’s busy calendar.
Defender Lewis Richards has also returned to training following a muscle strain, but remains “two weeks away” from selection as he builds fitness after a disrupted pre-season. Calum Kavanagh continues to struggle with a shin problem, with no definite return date.
With the summer transfer window closing soon, Alexander feels the squad still needs one more addition. He did not specify the area they aim to strengthen, noting that any move will depend on potential departures due to budget constraints.
Alexander admitted that squad rotation remains a work in progress, reflecting on lessons learned last season when injuries affected their early form and requiring him to adjust his usual management approach.
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