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.
9. Zain Westbrooke - CM
A tough call given the fact Liam Ravenhill has done OK since coming in. But Westbrooke has pedigree and could be one to watch. Photo: Harry Trump
10. Luke Molyneux - AM
Another player who needs to produce more regularly but with few other options Molyneux will likely get the nod to start. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
11. Kyle Hurst - AM
Put in an improved performance off the bench last time out after his recent dip in form. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
12. Kieran Agard - ST
It could be between Todd Miller and Agard for a starting spot but the latter has had to be patient and is a proven goalscorer. Will he get the service, though? Photo: Bruce Rollinson