John Coleman faces goalkeeper dilemma for Accrington Stanley
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Accrington boss John Coleman has a decision to make over his goalkeepers as he prepares for Tuesday night’s League One clash with Blackpool.
Jonny Maxted was an unused substitute for Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat by Coventry after suffering mild concussion during the 1-1 draw with Southend the previous weekend.
Former Burton keeper Dimitar Evtimov, who replaced Maxted against the Shrimpers, was handed a full debut in his place, but with both men now fit, Coleman has to decide who gets the nod.
Defender Ross Sykes is still a couple of weeks away from a return as he recovers from a slight groin tear.
Several players have been affected by a bug which has swept through the dressing room, but Coleman is hopeful of having a near full-strength squad from which to choose.
Blackpool striker Chris Long is expected to return to the fold after missing Saturday’s 4-0 drubbing at Bristol Rovers.
Long was absent from the squad at the weekend after his partner gave birth, but was due to return to training on Monday.
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Defender Marc Bola is being assessed after stepping up his recovery from illness, but Myles Boney, Jimmy Ryan and Max Clayton remain on the long-term casualty list.
Nya Kirby and Elias Sorensen did not make the 18 at the weekend and will hope for a chance.
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