Barrett missing for Cherries

Bournemouth will be without injured skipper Adam Barrett for the clash with Tranmere.

Barrett hobbled off in the early stages of the Cherries' 2-1 victory over Notts County last weekend with a hamstring problem which is likely to keep him out of action for between two and three months.

Midfielders Scott Malone and Shaun MacDonald came through 45 minutes of the reserve-team trip to Torquay in midweek and both could feature against Rovers, but defender Mathieu Baudry is still sidelined with a hamstring complaint.

Joe Partington, Shaun Cooper and Mark Molesley are not match-fit after their respective injuries and will not be included in manager Lee Bradbury's matchday squad, while the game comes too soon for full-back Nathan Byrne following his recovery from ankle surgery.

Finally, striker Charlie Sheringham will miss the rest of the season with a foot injury.