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Doncaster v Coventry preview

Image: Coppinger: Back in business

Team news ahead of Doncaster's Championship clash against Coventry at the Keepmoat Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Doncaster duo James Hayter and James Coppinger could both return to the starting line-up. Striker Hayter had been sidelined since early February with a calf injury before stepping off the bench on Saturday, while attacking midfielder Coppinger had missed the previous four games due to a similar problem before he too appeared as a second-half substitute at Leeds. Rovers boss Sean O'Driscoll must decide whether to keep faith with young goalkeeper Gary Woods or start with loan signing Ben Alnwick, who was on the bench at Elland Road. First-choice keeper Neil Sullivan remains sidelined with a shin injury. The veteran has had an injection to aid his recovery, but will miss five days' training before he can contemplate a return. O'Driscoll has no new injury or suspension problems, but defenders James Chambers (hamstring), James O'Connor (foot) and Mustapha Dumbuya (knee) are still out. Coventry will assess both Keiren Westwood and Danny Ireland as they face a potential goalkeeper crisis. Regular number one Westwood was forced off at half-time in Saturday's dismal 4-1 home defeat to Bristol City nursing a leg muscle injury. Replacement Ireland was introduced at the break but finished the encounter nursing a similar problem of his own, and the club's medical staff are waiting as long as possible before making a decision on their availability. Should both be ruled out, and an emergency loan signing not made, then youngster Michael Quirke would be next in line to step up. The Sky Blues are also facing problems at the opposite end of the pitch as leading scorer Marlon King begins a four-match suspension for his dismissal at the weekend. The versatile Martin Cranie is back in contention following his one-match ban, while manager Aidy Boothroyd will again check on striker Clive Platt (calf), midfielder Lee Carsley (Achilles and hernia surgery) and defender Ben Turner (knee).