Accrington manager John Coleman is hoping to have Chris Turner available for the FA Cup third-round clash against Gillingham.
The 19-year-old winger has missed the past 15 games with a torn ankle ligament and following a knock during training last week failed to feature in the 4-2 defeat by Bury on Monday.
Turner has now fully recovered from the injury but faces a battle to win his place back in Coleman’s first-choice XI following the impressive form of Jimmy Ryan and may have to settle for a place on the bench.
Defender Leam Richardson is yet to feature this season as he continues to recover from a groin injury and will once again miss out, as will Luke Joyce who is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season on Monday.
Youngster Sean McConville should retain his place after scoring his first professional goal against the Shakers while striker Billy Kee will be a definite absentee after his loan period expired.
Gillingham manager Mark Stimson will have John Gowling and Curtis Weston back from suspension.
Gowling is set for a recall after serving a one-match ban for his red card against Brentford on Boxing Day.
Meanwhile, Weston is back in contention after missing the clash with Exeter on Monday after collecting his fifth yellow card of the season.
Matt Fry faces a late fitness test after being forced off during the 1-1 draw with the Grecians, as does on-loan Febian Brandy (twisted knee) and winger Andy Barcham (knee).
The Gills are still missing long-term absentees Simon Royce (knee), Simon King (ankle ligaments) and Danny Jackman (shoulder).
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