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.
5. Tom Anderson - CB
Likewise, if ever Doncaster needed their skipper to step up it's now. Photo: HOWARD ROE, Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
6. Ben Nelson - CB
Nelson should play if fit. The youngster can handle the rough and tumble of League Two and is very comfortable in possession. Photo: Mark Fletcher
7. Tommy Rowe - LWB
A switch to LWB might allow Rowe the chance to get forward with more regularity. He has the quality to influence games in the final third and his team need goals. Photo: Andrew Roe/AHPIX LTD
8. Ben Close
Another player hampered by inconsistency this term. Close needs a good performance on Saturday. If he plays well, Doncaster usually win. Photo: Liam Ford/AHPIX LTD