Rovers v Huddersfield preview

By Amanda Cornforth   Last updated: 21st March 2008

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Injured duo in line for comeback

David Pipe and Steve Elliott could return to Bristol Rovers' squad for their home clash against Huddersfield.

Midfielder Pipe has missed the defeats to Cheltenham and Swansea with the hip problem that forced him off in the first half of the 1-1 draw against Northampton.

Elliott has been sidelined for two months since suffering a knee injury against Fulham in the FA Cup. The defender resumed training last week and is close to returning to the first-team.

On-loan midfielder Anthony Pulis has returned to Stoke to receive treatment for his thigh injury.

Long-term absentee Ryan Green will find out this week if he requires an operation to solve his troublesome Achilles problem and if he does, the defender's season will be over.

Huddersfield

Huddersfield pair Joe Skarz and Andy Holdsworth are both nursing niggling injuries ahead of the clash at Bristol Rovers.

Midfielder Holdsworth was forced out of the action against Brighton on Tuesday due to a groin problem, while teenage defender Skarz has been struggling with a calf injury.

James Berrett, who replaced Holdsworth in midweek, is likely to step up again if required.

Manager Andy Ritchie will also be assessing the fitness of defender Robbie Williams, who missed the midweek win due to a bruised foot.

Striker Phil Jevons remains sidelined with a calf strain, but Ritchie has no other new injury or suspension problems.

Young strikers Danny Broadbent and Lucas Akins will be hoping to earn recalls to the squad, but Ritchie is not expected to make any unforced changes.