Stockport County boss Jim Gannon will be without Matty McNeil and Jim McNulty for the visit of derby rivals Macclesfield Town on Friday.The former Silkmen duo are unavailable to play against their former employers due to injuries which will again keep them on the sidelines.

Striker McNeil had an operation on his lateral ligament this week and will be out for at least another fortnight.

Defender McNulty is also at least two weeks away from a return to action due to a niggling ankle injury.

Meanwhile, on-loan defender Shaleum Logan has returned to Manchester City for treatment.

The loan deals of Logan and goalkeeper John Ruddy expire after Macclesfield's visit but County boss Jim Gannon is hoping to agree extensions.

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