Barnsley defender Mael de Gevigney is “touch and go” to play against Wanderers this weekend after picking up an ankle injury.
The 25-year-old did not feature against Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night and was spotted wearing a protective boot.
Head coach Conor Hourihane says the injury is nothing serious and it will be “close” whether the centre-back can feature on Saturday.
"It was just a bit of a precaution really. He twisted his ankle, it is a little bit [swollen],” Hourihane told Football Heaven.
"It is nothing major, he has been for a scan. But because of the swelling around it, the more he walks without a boot and with it being a sprain, it can just keep the swelling intact for longer. The boot was only a precaution really.
“He will be touch and go. Like I said, the boot makes it look worse than it is. He just twisted his ankle and it has ballooned up a little bit. He will be close.”
Barnsley are aiming to build on their positive start to the campaign with three wins out of three in all competitions.
The Tykes beat Plymouth and Burton in the league before overcoming Fleetwood on penalties in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
It is Hourihane’s first full season in charge at Oakwell. He was named the permanent head coach in April following a stint as interim boss.
The Irishman is eager to build on their early momentum as the games keep coming thick and fast, starting with the visit of Wanderers this weekend.
“I just said to the lads it is a real big week for us now,” he told the club. “We will rest and recover now and some real good discipline away from the club – in terms of how they are looking after their bodies, sleeping, eating, doing the right things.
“We have Bolton, Peterborough and AFC Wimbledon in a big week and we are really looking forward to the first one, Bolton on Saturday.
“We can really make strides this week. The lads are in a good place and we are ready to hit the ground running, starting with Bolton at Oakwell on Saturday.”
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