Doncaster Rovers v Chesterfield: 'We don't need to be flogging anyone' says Grant McCann
Doncaster Rovers are likely to shuffle their pack for Tuesday night's EFL Trophy tie at home to Chesterfield.
Grant McCann's side welcome the Spireites for a last-32 clash in the first of two successive games between the two sides. Rovers travel to Derbyshire just four days later in the FA Cup second round.
Regarding the first fixture, McCann has hinted at a flurry of changes. "We'll do what I've always done for the cup games," he told the Free Press in the immediate aftermath of the much-needed league win over Peterborough - ending a ten-game winless drought. "We've got a big group here and a big squad and we don't need to be flogging anyone. So we'll make some changes on Tuesday. The other boys are chomping at the bit. They're out there training now on the pitch, so they'll be ready to go."
The only player a potential doubt for the first clash against Paul Cook's side is striker Toyosi Olusanya. The loanee has missed out on the last five matchday squads after picking up an ankle injury sustained in training.
When quizzed on the availability of the 28-year-old, McCann said: "We'll see. He's only trained one day and obviously he's been out for three or four weeks so we'll see how he is and we'll also speak with the staff after that and see how he is on Monday."
Ian Lawlor, Tom Nixon and Glenn Middleton are just three names who could well be brought back into the fold for the Trophy tie, which will go straight to penalties to determine a winner if it finishes level after 90 minutes. Tuesday's match is at the earlier kick-off time of 7pm with Rovers only opening the East stand to home supporters.