Walsall's Jamie Jellis "fighting to be fit" but a major doubt ahead of Colchester clash
Mat Sadler says Walsall midfielder Jamie Jellis will be "fighting to be fit" but is still a major doubt ahead of the visit of Colchester United on Saturday.
Jellis was forced to sit out the Saddlers' 4-2 win at Newport County last Saturday due to a groin issue that he has been nursing for several weeks.
The 24-year-old has registered two assists in 14 appearances in all competitions for Walsall this term.
Sadler confirmed last week that Harrison Burke is set to be absent again due to a knee injury, but he is targeting a return for Harrogate Town on November 22.
"There are still players trying to fight back. Jamie and Harrison are both fighting to be back," boss Sadler confirmed.
"Both of those are trying to get fit for this weekend. Harrison won't, Jamie maybe."
Comley remains a doubt, Burke still out
Meanwhile, Sadler is still uncertain over Brandon Comley's availability after his missed the trip to South Wales with illness.
The Montserrat international has still been struggling this week and remains a doubt ahead of Saturday. Sadler also confirmed that Jake Hollman trained on Thursday after returning from a hamstring issue.
"A bit of illness in there as there was last week. Brandon was ill in the week again, but hopefully he will be back," he added.
"Jake Hollman also trained today, which is good."
The only long-term absentees from the squad are Mason Hancock (knee) and Harry Williams (Achilles).
Hancock is tipped to return in late January, while Williams is fighting to be fit before the end of the season.
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