Brisley back in Silkmen squad

Brisley missed last weekend's 3-1 home win over Hereford after his red card in the defeat at Rochdale.He will return to boost a Silkmen side still missing midfielder Hamza Bencherif.The Algerian midfielder suffered a fractured ankle at Rochdale and Alexander has admitted he is unlikely to feature again before the end of the campaign.Fellow midfielder Lee Bell (knee) is another long-term absentee while Alexander also has doubts over former Bury striker Matthew Tipton and fellow forward Ricky Sappleton.Defender Sean Hessey returned after eight months out in last weekend's win and Alexander said: "It was a risk but he was outstanding."

Source: Team_Talk