Bencherif may start

20 August 2010 11:00
Macclesfield midfielder Hamza Bencherif is pushing for a starting berth ahead of the trip to npower League Two rivals Accrington. Bencherif has made two appearances this season but has yet to start a league game as he recovers from a long-term ankle injury sustained last term. However, he is now edging closer to being 100% fit and is in full training. Fellow midfielder Ross Draper played for the reserves in midweek after injury and may come into contention for his first appearance of the season. Defender Paul Morgan (wrist) is back in training but a week or so away from a return and striker Ricky Sappleton (knee) remains sidelined for another three weeks. Midfielder Richard Butcher is out for up to a month with medial ligament damage.

Source: PA