John Yems is being forced to deal with several injury concerns ahead of their clash against Bradford (Steve Paston/PA)
Crawley are set to be without several players for the Sky Bet League Two visit of Bradford on Saturday afternoon.
Town boss John Yems has admitted he is “struggling” for a team after George Francomb and Joel Lynch joined a growing injury list when they limped off in their midweek draw against Harrogate.
Ashley Nadesan will miss out through suspension after he was sent off for being involved in a head to head with Harrogate’s Connor Hall.
Ever-present midfielder Jake Hessenthaler is expected to line up once again.
Derek Adams is also facing injury concerns of his own as he is set to be without six first-team players for Bradford’s trip south on Saturday.
Charles Vernam felt tightness towards the end of the Papa John’s Trophy fixture against Manchester United Under-21s and will not be risked at the weekend.
Captain Niall Canavan is still missing for the Bantams; he has not featured since their 1-1 draw with Walsall earlier this month.
Caolan Lavery and Theo Robinson will also be sidelined while Lee Angol and Abo Eisa continue to recover from long-term injuries.
Crawley boss John Yems ‘struggling’ for numbers ahead of Bradford clash
