While their hopes of making the League Two play-offs are fading fast, Doncaster would at least lift the mood around the Eco-Power Stadium with a positive performance and result against Crewe Alexandra.
The Alex have lost their last three games, but Rovers’ long injury list could be a leveller.
Head coach Danny Schofield could have as many as 11 first-team players unavailable to him on Saturday.
Fringe players and youngsters are set to step up in their absence, but naming a starting XI without putting square pegs in round holes is almost impossible.
Here’s our predicted team of sorts.
1. Last time out
Brighton loanee Todd Miller was in the thick of the action on his first senior start last weekend. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
2. Jonathan Mitchell - GK
Deserved after his recent errors? Possibly not. In his defence, Mitchell has performed well at times this season, but the goalkeeper department badly needs some stronger competition next term. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
3. Charlie Seaman - RWB
Seaman has been one of few players to emerge with credibility in recent matches. He could switch back to the right with James Brown a doubt. Photo: Liam Ford/AHPIX LTD
4. Joseph Olowu - CB
Needs to be a bit better this weekend after an uncharacteristically nervy display last week. Olowu looks really promising when on form and his team needs him this weekend. Photo: Bruce Rollinson