Swindon manager Maurice Malpas is certain to be without Sofiene Zaaboub for the trip to Gresty Road to face Crewe on Saturday.Zaaboub was stretchered off after suffering an injury to his left ankle in the midweek FA Cup defeat to Barnet and is expected to be sidelined for a week.

Recent arrival Anthony McNamee, Christian Roberts and Kaid Mohamed are all vying to replace him in midfield.

Malpas must decide whether to give a start to striker Barry Corr after bringing him on as a substitute against the Bees.

Moses Ashikodi returns to the squad after being ineligible in midweek, but fellow new signing Patrick Kanyuka is doubtful with a tight hamstring.

Goalkeeper Phil Smith continued his return to full fitness by playing 90 minutes for the reserves in midweek but is likely to be on the bench again.

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