Mat Sadler issues injury update on Walsall duo Evan Weir and Jamie Jellis

Weir was forced off midway into the first half of the Saddlers' 1-0 win over MK Dons on Saturday, after suffering from the after effects of a late challenge from Luke Offord in the opening exchanges.

Sadler issued a positive update on the Irishman, but will continue to assess Jamie Jellis, who was also withdrawn at half-time in Milton Keynes due to a 'groin issue'.

Weir 'absolutely fine'

"Evan is fine, absolutely fine, so no worries with him," the Walsall boss revealed.

"We've got to look after Jamie a little bit because he has got a groin injury that he is nursing through. 

"So we needed to rest him for a few days and we'll see how it looks on Thursday. I know Jamie very well, he was touch and go last Thursday and still played on Saturday. 

"I wouldn't rule him out at all but we'll see how that one goes." 

Jellis has started all six games for the Saddlers in League Two so far, while Weir has figured from the start in the back-to-back wins over Salford City and MK Dons respectively. 

Hancock begins rehab on knee injury

Priestley Farquharson replaced Weir in Buckinghamshire and started again in midweek at Shrewsbury where he came off with a groin problem on the cusp of half-time. 

Sadler does not expect the issue to be serious for the 28-year-old who has been plagued by injuries since joining in 2023. 

Left wing-back Mason Hancock, who has been ruled out for "four to six months" with a dislocated knee, underwent a successful surgery last week and will now begin his rehabilitation.

"Mason came through the surgery really well. Touch wood he's ok and he starts the rehab period now," Sadler added.