Abbott to pick from same squad

01 November 2010 17:00
Carlisle manager Greg Abbott will select his starting line-up from an unchanged 18-man squad for the home game with Tranmere. Abbott, who has no new injury or suspension problems, is expected to be without striker Francois Zoko again due to the gashed shin that kept him out at Bristol Rovers on Saturday. But central defender Lubo Michalik (hamstring) returned from a five-game absence in the 1-1 draw at the Memorial Stadium and will continue his partnership with Peter Murphy. On-loan Manchester United pair Oliver Norwood (thigh) and James Chester (knee) have not yet returned from Old Trafford after having their respective injuries assessed and while skipper Paul Thirlwell (knee) and Danny Livesey (groin and hamstring) are edging ever closer to a return, they are not yet ready for first-team action.

Source: PA