Colace absent for Leeds trip

21 February 2011 15:30
Barnsley will be without midfielder Hugo Colace for their midweek clash at Yorkshire rivals Leeds. The Argentinian, current player of the year at Oakwell, will be sidelined for four weeks after tearing an abductor muscle in training. Colace, who missed Saturday's defeat at Portsmouth, is one of four players ruled out of action. Skipper Stephen Foster has a "leg muscle problem" sustained in the recent draw with Ipswich and fellow defenders Jay McEveley and Luke Potter are both working their way back from serious knee injuries. Otherwise, Tykes boss Mark Robins has no new injury or suspension problems and is expected to retain Paul McShane in his back four following the Republic of Ireland international's debut on Saturday. Strikers Garry O'Connor and Andy Gray and midfielder Goran Lovre are all pushing for recalls.

Source: PA