Championship - Doncaster hopeful over duo

Eurosport - Tue, 27 Oct 18:32:00 2009

Doncaster defenders Gareth Roberts and James O'Connor are expected to shake off injury in time for Saturday's home clash with Blackpool.

Gareth Roberts, Doncaster Rovers - 0

Left-back Roberts (pictured) has been sidelined for two matches with a calf strain but hopes to return to full training this week with a view to being back in contention.

O'Connor sustained a thigh injury in the weekend defeat at Newcastle and although he lasted the full 90 minutes, the right-back missed training on Monday.

Meanwhile, skipper Brian Stock has suffered a setback in his recovery from ankle surgery by contracting a virus and central defender Adam Lockwood is expected to be out for another four weeks after breaking two bones in his foot.

PA Sport

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