Rotherham have no new injury or suspension worries ahead of Oxford clash

Posted Monday, February 12, 2018 by PA

Rotherham boss Paul Warne has no new injury or suspension worries for his side’s home game against Oxford.

Midfielder Richie Towell (knee) and Michael Smith (nose) both played the full 90 minutes of Saturday’s win at Scunthorpe after returning from injury and came through unscathed.

The Millers extended their unbeaten run to 11 matches and are chasing a fifth-straight win, but Warne could be tempted to rotate his squad.

Winger Ryan Williams is pushing for a recall and Caolan Lavery is still waiting for his first start, while Darren Potter (Achilles) and Jamie Proctor (knee) remain out.

Oxford will monitor goalkeeper Simon Eastwood, who has concerns over a sore Achilles following Saturday’s home defeat to Bristol Rovers.

Otherwise caretaker boss Derek Fazackerley has no new major injuries, while striker Wes Thomas started at the weekend after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Midfielder Joe Rothwell struggled with nothing more than cramp against the Pirates and is expected to be fit.

Jon Obika (hamstring), Mike Williamson, Rob Hall (knee) and Cameron Brannagan are all expected back in full training this week and hope to be in contention for next weekend’s visit of Plymouth.