Barnsley vs Chesterfield preview - Nyatanga may miss out for Tykes

Posted Friday, April 10, 2015 by PA

Barnsley defender Lewin Nyatanga could miss the home game against Chesterfield due to an eye injury.

Nyatanga took a blow during the closing stages of Monday's defeat at Colchester and later required stitches to a cut so boss Lee Johnson will make a late decision.

Peter Ramage, on loan from Crystal Palace, could return to the starting line-up if Nyatanga fails to make it. Fellow defender Jean Yves Mvoto (groin) remains doubtful.

Johnson has no other new selection problems, while striker Sam Winnall is hoping to play a bigger role as the Reds bid to keep their outside play-off hopes alive.

Chesterfield boss Paul Cook has a full squad available as the Spireites look to strengthen their grip on a play-off place with a fifth straight victory.

Any changes are likely to be kept to a minimum but Cook has plenty of options should he wish to freshen his starting line-up.

Centre-half Charlie Raglan, midfielder Ollie Banks, versatile veteran Ritchie Humphreys and forwards Dan Gardner, Armand Gnanduillet and Byron Harrison all began on the bench against Crewe on Monday.

Full-back Dan Jones and striker Emmanuel Dieseruvwe were overlooked against Alex and will hope to return to the matchday squad at Oakwell.