Walsall vs Barnsley preview - Saddlers wait on Taylor

Posted Friday, December 12, 2014 by PA

Walsall's Andy Taylor is a doubt to face Barnsley after he missed Tuesday's Johnstone's Paint Trophy shoot-out win at Tranmere with a knee problem.

The left-back will be assessed ahead of Saturday's game so Rico Henry, who made his debut at Prenton Park, stands by to deputise again.

Midfielder Sam Mantom remains sidelined with his long-standing knee problem and is unlikely to be fit until the new year.

James Chambers came off against Tranmere with cramp but the defender is expected to be available for the Tykes' visit.

Barnsley defender Peter Ramage is an injury doubt but striker Devante Cole is expected to return to contention.

Ramage, on loan from Crystal Palace, was forced out of last week's goalless FA Cup clash with Chester due to a thigh injury, while Manchester United teenager Cole missed the second-round tie through illness.

Striker Sam Winnall remains sidelined with the hamstring problem that has ruled him out of the last two matches, so Kane Hemmings will be hoping to retain his place in the starting line-up.

Winger Dale Jennings stepped off the bench last week after overcoming his recent injury problems and is in contention again.