Source: Team_Talk
Murphy in fitness battle for Alex
The young midfielder has forced his way back into first-team contention after overcoming an ankle injury during the second half of last season, but a knee problem could rule him out against the Yorkshire club.[LNB]Murphy twisted his knee in the home defeat to Rotherham, with scans showing that the 19-year-old suffered slight ligament damage.[LNB]He has improved throughout this week and is hoping to train and declare himself fit, but the game could come too soon.[LNB]If Murphy fails to recover in time, his role on the right of midfield could go to fellow academy youngster Danny Shelley, who replaced him against Rotherham, Byron Moore or the versatile Ashley Westwood if Billy Jones is recalled at left-back following his one-match ban.[LNB][LNB]
