Injuries and internationals set to force Burton reshuffle against Bristol Rovers

Posted Thursday, October 11, 2018 by PA

David Templeton is a doubt for Burton’s Sky Bet League One clash against Bristol Rovers.

The winger missed the defeat at Wycombe with a shoulder injury. Brewers boss Nigel Clough may have to make a late decision on Templeton after a fitness test on Saturday.

Clough is more hopeful of midfielder Stephen Quinn (knee) being available while Jake Buxton looks to have recovered from a long-standing back problem, with illness ruling him out of the squad at Wycombe last weekend.

Top scorer Liam Boyce is definitely unavailable as the striker has been called up to the Northern Ireland squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures against Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

It is likely to be a much-changed Rovers team that takes to the field at the Pirelli Stadium on Saturday.

Gas boss Darrell Clarke swapped seven players in midweek for the Checkatrade Trophy tie with Yeovil, and still saw his side win.

The likes of Tony Craig, James Clarke, Joe Martin, Ollie Clarke and Chris Lines are expected to be among those who are recalled.

Alex Rodman made a welcome return from a month-long injury lay-off against the Glovers and the winger will be hopeful of keeping his place in the squad, at least, after marking his comeback with a goal.