Mansfield Town manager Paul Cox is expected to make a swift move in the loan market after learning of injuries to goalkeepers Alan Marriott and Ian Deakin
Our boss will look to bring in a goalkeeper on an emergency loan before this weekend's match at home to league leaders Rochdale.
Speaking this evening to mansfieldtown.net, the manager said: Ā "With Alan Marriott ruled out and Ian Deakin looking highly unlikely, we will look to bring in a new 'keeper on an emergency loan before the weekend'"
Earlier today we reported that Alan Marriott, who has been an almost ever-present for us this term, dislocated his finger during a midweek training session and is doubtful to be fit in time for Saturdayās match.
Despite having featured in last nightās reserve team victory over Hartlepool United, Deakin, our second-choice shot-stopper, has also been struggling with a quad problem in recent weeks.
Boss Paul Cox said earlier: ā[Alanās] finger popped out on Tuesday at training. We thought it was not just a dislocation, but a fracture as well, but heās been x-rayed and thereās no fracture.ā
He continued: āAs a goalkeeper when you make a mistake there is no hiding place. āMazā puts a lot of pressure on himself to set standards and heās been excellent this season.
āIn some of the games of late, heās pulled off good saves at vital times, but thatās his job. Heās a good professional, heās got high standards and I think heās had a good season this year.ā
Paul Cox's full interview from today's press meeting can be viewed on Stags Player.