Burton Albion V Coventry at Pirelli Stadium : Match Preview

05 September 2015 10:31
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Hasselbaink set to revert to winning line-up against Coventry

Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is expected to make changes to his starting line-up on the return to League One action against Coventry.

After making seven alterations to his team at Doncaster in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy in midweek, Hasselbaink's selection on Sunday should closely resemble the side which won at Shrewsbury last weekend.

Shane Cansdell-Sherriff (foot) will be assessed but fellow defenders Phil Edwards and Damien McCrory are likely to be recalled. Leading scorer Abdenasser El Khayati will start with Timmy Thiele and Stuart Beavon likely to provide support in attack.

Hasselbaink, who remains without Zeli Ismail (knee) and Darius Charles (leg) for a little while longer, must decide whether he brings back Jon McLaughlin or sticks with Remi Matthews in goal.

Coventry remain without long-term absentees James Maddison and Jordan Willis.

International duty also means Adam Armstrong (England Under-19s), Bryn Morris (England U20s) and George Thomas (Wales U19s) are unavailable.

Beyond those five, manager Tony Mowbray has a fully-fit squad from which to choose.

"I am just thankful Sam Ricketts and Reda Johnson have not had call-ups from their standby status," he said.


Source: PAR