MARC Roberts looks set to return to the Barnsley squad for their trip to Reading on Saturday while top-scorer Davis Keillor-Dunn is over the illness which kept him out of the win over Blackpool.
That is according to Reds head coach Conor Hourihane who is pleased to have two of his more experienced players back in contention for the weekend.
Centre-back Roberts has not featured since coming off with an Achilles issue in the home game with Lincoln on December 29.
He was on the bench at Liverpool in the FA Cup last week but not involved against Blackpool in the league on Saturday.
Hourihane said: “Robbo will be fine.
“He’s trained the last couple of days which is positive.
“He has no issues.
“We just have to look after him in terms of not having a recurrence.
“He will be involved which is a positive for us.”
Striker Keillor-Dunn missed a league match for the first time in his Barnsley career on Saturday but is now feeling better.
Hourihane said: “There is no problem whatsoever. It was unfortunate timing him being sick on Friday and letting us know on Saturday.
“He’s come back and trained.”
Young forward Fabio Jalo – who is expected to be loaned out this window – missed Saturday’s game with a minor knee problem.
Hourihane said: “Fabs is on the grass, but probably won’t be involved at the weekend. He will probably be involved on Friday with the under 21s.
“He needs minutes.”
Centre-back Josh Earl is expected to be out until March with a foot injury.
Captain Luca Connell will serve the final game of his suspension on Saturday then can return for Tuesday’s trip to Cardiff City.
