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Colchester hope to receive international clearance for new loan signing Bongani Khumalo in time for the home game against Yeovil.

The South Africa international joined on loan until the end of the season from Tottenham on Saturday, but did not feature in the home defeat to Crawley.

Norwich winger Jacob Murphy went straight into the starting line-up after he too arrived at the weekend and is expected to continue as Colchester bid to halt a four-game losing streak.

Striker Rhys Healey overcame an ankle problem to step off the bench against Crawley and while boss Tony Humes has no major new selection problems, midfielder Tom Lapslie (ankle) is still out.

Terry Skiverton could ring the changes as Yeovil look to leapfrog their hosts.

The Glovers, now seven points from safety, were able to recall captain Joe Edwards for the defeat at Leyton Orient on Saturday and he looks set to keep his place while strikers James Hayter and Kieffer Moore will hope to earn starts.

Adam Morgan was substituted after just 31 minutes on Saturday and may drop to the bench as Yeovil look for their first away win over 2015.

Skiverton, who remains without long-term absentees Kevin Dawson and Simon Gillet, will also have to decide whether to stick with his five-man midfield for this crucial clash.

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Colchester v Yeovil preview

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Colchester hope to receive international clearance for new loan signing Bongani Khumalo in time for the home game against Yeovil.

The South Africa international joined on loan until the end of the season from Tottenham on Saturday, but did not feature in the home defeat to Crawley.

Norwich winger Jacob Murphy went straight into the starting line-up after he too arrived at the weekend and is expected to continue as Colchester bid to halt a four-game losing streak.

Striker Rhys Healey overcame an ankle problem to step off the bench against Crawley and while boss Tony Humes has no major new selection problems, midfielder Tom Lapslie (ankle) is still out.

Terry Skiverton could ring the changes as Yeovil look to leapfrog their hosts.

The Glovers, now seven points from safety, were able to recall captain Joe Edwards for the defeat at Leyton Orient on Saturday and he looks set to keep his place while strikers James Hayter and Kieffer Moore will hope to earn starts.

Adam Morgan was substituted after just 31 minutes on Saturday and may drop to the bench as Yeovil look for their first away win over 2015.

Skiverton, who remains without long-term absentees Kevin Dawson and Simon Gillet, will also have to decide whether to stick with his five-man midfield for this crucial clash.

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Under-pressure Colchester boss Joe Dunne is certain to make changes for the visit of the in-form Glovers.

Dunne is aiming to bounce back from Saturday’s drubbing at the hands of Tranmere.

The U’s fell 5-1 at home to Rovers to remain in the League One relegation zone, three points adrift of safety, ahead of meeting a Yeovil side who have won eight and drawn one of their last nine.

Dunne named an unchanged side from the team which lost 3-0 at Sheffield United the week previous but new faces will be on the agenda this time around.

Fit-again right-back Brian Wilson is certain to be recalled having been back on the bench at the weekend following his calf problem.

The likes of Drey Wright, Marcus Bean, Andy Bond, Clinton Morrison, Tom Eastman and even goalkeeper Mark Cousins, fit again after a wrist injury, are also in contention.

Captain Kem Izzet is due to make his long-awaited return from an ankle injury for the club’s Under-21 side at Ipswich on Monday night, meaning he could possibly be back in the frame for Saturday’s trip to Stevenage.

Yeovil are likely to be without two key players as they look to extend their unbeaten League One streak to 11 games at Colchester.

Striker James Hayter left the pitch on a stretcher after kicking a Doncaster player’s boot on Saturday, while captain Jamie McAllister had to be withdrawn when he landed awkwardly on his ankle.

Manager Gary Johnson is yet to discover the expected length of their absences but the duo look set to miss the trip.

Nathan Ralph and Gavin Williams finished the match in place of the two injury victims and they could get the nod from the start.

The Glovers, yet to taste defeat in the league in 2013, are just one point off the automatic promotion places after their draw at The Keepmoat on Saturday.

Colchester v Yeovil preview

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Under-pressure Colchester boss Joe Dunne is certain to make changes for the visit of the in-form Glovers.

Dunne is aiming to bounce back from Saturday’s drubbing at the hands of Tranmere.

The U’s fell 5-1 at home to Rovers to remain in the League One relegation zone, three points adrift of safety, ahead of meeting a Yeovil side who have won eight and drawn one of their last nine.

Dunne named an unchanged side from the team which lost 3-0 at Sheffield United the week previous but new faces will be on the agenda this time around.

Fit-again right-back Brian Wilson is certain to be recalled having been back on the bench at the weekend following his calf problem.

The likes of Drey Wright, Marcus Bean, Andy Bond, Clinton Morrison, Tom Eastman and even goalkeeper Mark Cousins, fit again after a wrist injury, are also in contention.

Captain Kem Izzet is due to make his long-awaited return from an ankle injury for the club’s Under-21 side at Ipswich on Monday night, meaning he could possibly be back in the frame for Saturday’s trip to Stevenage.

Yeovil are likely to be without two key players as they look to extend their unbeaten League One streak to 11 games at Colchester.

Striker James Hayter left the pitch on a stretcher after kicking a Doncaster player’s boot on Saturday, while captain Jamie McAllister had to be withdrawn when he landed awkwardly on his ankle.

Manager Gary Johnson is yet to discover the expected length of their absences but the duo look set to miss the trip.

Nathan Ralph and Gavin Williams finished the match in place of the two injury victims and they could get the nod from the start.

The Glovers, yet to taste defeat in the league in 2013, are just one point off the automatic promotion places after their draw at The Keepmoat on Saturday.

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Luke Ayling and Ed Upson will return to Yeovil’s line-up following suspension.

Defender Ayling and midfielder Upson served one-match bans during the 3-2 midweek defeat at Bournemouth in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy, having picked up five yellow cards apiece this season.

But the duo are set to come back into manager Terry Skiverton’s starting XI.

However, Skiverton will still be without strikers Jon Obika (knee) and Andy Williams and midfielders Dominic Blizzard and Gavin Williams (knee) through injury.

Andy Williams is targeting the clash with Carlisle on October 15 as a potential comeback date, but that may prove to soon for him to recover from his ankle problem.

Meanwhile, the own goal credited to Bondz N’Gala during the loss to Bournemouth has now been credited to fellow centre-back Curtis Haynes-Brown.

Colchester continue to be without Mark Cousins and Ashley Vincent for the home tie.

Goalkeeper Cousins has missed the last two games with a shoulder injury and has still not returned to training as he continues to receive treatment, meaning Ben Williams will make his third successive start.

Winger Vincent last featured for the U’s over seven weeks ago due to a knee injury but is now back in full training and looking for match practice before he is considered for first-team action.

Manager John Ward is in the process of rearranging a reserve match for next Tuesday after Oxford were forced to withdraw from a scheduled friendly.

Midfielder John-Joe O’Toole returns having completed his three-match suspension with the passing of last weekend’s 1-0 victory at Chesterfield.

Colchester v Yeovil preview

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Luke Ayling and Ed Upson will return to Yeovil’s line-up following suspension.

Defender Ayling and midfielder Upson served one-match bans during the 3-2 midweek defeat at Bournemouth in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy, having picked up five yellow cards apiece this season.

But the duo are set to come back into manager Terry Skiverton’s starting XI.

However, Skiverton will still be without strikers Jon Obika (knee) and Andy Williams and midfielders Dominic Blizzard and Gavin Williams (knee) through injury.

Andy Williams is targeting the clash with Carlisle on October 15 as a potential comeback date, but that may prove to soon for him to recover from his ankle problem.

Meanwhile, the own goal credited to Bondz N’Gala during the loss to Bournemouth has now been credited to fellow centre-back Curtis Haynes-Brown.

Colchester continue to be without Mark Cousins and Ashley Vincent for the home tie.

Goalkeeper Cousins has missed the last two games with a shoulder injury and has still not returned to training as he continues to receive treatment, meaning Ben Williams will make his third successive start.

Winger Vincent last featured for the U’s over seven weeks ago due to a knee injury but is now back in full training and looking for match practice before he is considered for first-team action.

Manager John Ward is in the process of rearranging a reserve match for next Tuesday after Oxford were forced to withdraw from a scheduled friendly.

Midfielder John-Joe O’Toole returns having completed his three-match suspension with the passing of last weekend’s 1-0 victory at Chesterfield.

Colchester v Yeovil preview

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Colchester will be without Marc Tierney and Andy Bond for the visit of Yeovil.

Both players underwent hernia operations last week and have been ruled out for at least a fortnight.

The U’s have extended Tom Williams’ loan spell from Bristol City for a third month and he will deputise for Tierney at left-back, while Anthony Wordsworth could come in for Bond in midfield.

Magnus Okuonghae is facing up to two months on the sidelines with an ankle injury so Pat Baldwin keeps his place at centre-half.

Steven Gillespie (thigh) and Simon Hackney (back) are still struggling and long-term absentees John-Joe O’Toole and Morten Knudsen (both knee) have been pencilled in for returns in the New Year.

Yeovil boss Terry Skiverton will welcome four players back into his squad for the trip to Colchester.

Gavin Williams returns after serving a one-match suspension against Bournemouth for collecting a total of five yellow cards during the season and could go straight back into the starting line-up.

Teenage defender Tom Parkes, signed on loan from Leicester, will be added to the squad and will be hoping for a start while Andy Welsh and Luke Freeman return after missing the defeat to Charlton through injury.

Ivan Sproule, on loan from Bristol City, made his debut against the Addicks and will be hoping to retain his place in the first XI while another loanee, Adam Phillip of Chelsea, will be hoping for his first start following two substitute appearances.

Colchester v Yeovil preview

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Colchester will be without Marc Tierney and Andy Bond for the visit of Yeovil.

Both players underwent hernia operations last week and have been ruled out for at least a fortnight.

The U’s have extended Tom Williams’ loan spell from Bristol City for a third month and he will deputise for Tierney at left-back, while Anthony Wordsworth could come in for Bond in midfield.

Magnus Okuonghae is facing up to two months on the sidelines with an ankle injury so Pat Baldwin keeps his place at centre-half.

Steven Gillespie (thigh) and Simon Hackney (back) are still struggling and long-term absentees John-Joe O’Toole and Morten Knudsen (both knee) have been pencilled in for returns in the New Year.

Yeovil boss Terry Skiverton will welcome four players back into his squad for the trip to Colchester.

Gavin Williams returns after serving a one-match suspension against Bournemouth for collecting a total of five yellow cards during the season and could go straight back into the starting line-up.

Teenage defender Tom Parkes, signed on loan from Leicester, will be added to the squad and will be hoping for a start while Andy Welsh and Luke Freeman return after missing the defeat to Charlton through injury.

Ivan Sproule, on loan from Bristol City, made his debut against the Addicks and will be hoping to retain his place in the first XI while another loanee, Adam Phillip of Chelsea, will be hoping for his first start following two substitute appearances.