Southend v Cambridge preview

admin

Phil Brown could consider changes to the Southend line-up he deploys against Cambridge.

The former Hull manager was livid with the display of some players in the 2-1 loss to Burton and described himself as “disappointed” by the performances of David Worrall and Joe Pigott, who were both substituted.

Barry Corr (foot) and Ben Coker (abdominal muscle) each played 90 minutes on Wednesday night and will hope for no adverse reaction to their respective problems.

Mads Ibenfeldt is the only long-term absentee for the Shrimpers.

Cambridge have some players returning from injury.

Defender Greg Taylor will be back in contention after struggling with a knock while striker Matt Harrold is nearing full fitness after missing two matches with a knee problem.

Gearoid Morrissey and Tom Elliott made their comebacks against Tranmere on Tuesday night with midfielder Morrissey an unused substitute while striker Elliott began the game after a month-long absence.

Strikers Jordan Chiedozie and Jonathon Margetts, signed on loan from Hull recently, topped up their fitness with appearances for the development squad this week but Luke Chadwick and Rory Gaffney (ankle) remain out.

Breaking news, transfer gossip, line ups and goal alerts from your football club – delivered direct to your mobile. Sign up for Sky Sports Alerts