Young full-backs Michael Synnott and Scott Barron have both had surgery. Synnott, a member of the club s FA Youth Cup-winning side, has had a cartilage operation, while Barron has had further surgery on the groin problem which troubled during the season.
Midfielder Liam Trotter will be hoping to get the nod to start for loan club Scunthorpe in Sunday s League One play-off final at Wembley (Sky Sports One, 12.50pm). The Iron face Millwall for a place in the Championship.