Wellens handed out ten debuts on Saturday as Rovers lost 2-1 to AFC Wimbledon at the Keepmoat Stadium.
“I’m really disappointed but we know where we are,” he said. “It’s a rebuild and there are going to be times when we have to suffer.
“As long as we suffer together and we’re going in the same direction, I am good with that. But we do need to improve and we need to get our injured players back.”
We have gathered the best of League One’s rumours below...
9. Doncaster Rovers in talks with unnamed Premier League player
Doncaster Rovers are said to be in talks with an unnamed attack-minded player from a Premier League club over a loan move. The player is reportedly a long-term target of Rovers and can play in a variety of positions. (Doncaster Free Press) Photo: Lewis Storey
10. Rotherham United in talks with an unnamed striker
Rotherham United are reportedly in talks with an unnamed striker and have also agreed a deal with a left-back who will join up with them tomorrow. Paul Warne said: “I’m confident of getting a striker before the window shuts but it might be a bit more of a waiting game.” (The 72) Photo: Justin Setterfield