Walsall predicted XI: Options aplenty for table-topping Saddlers against Shrewsbury
Predicting the Walsall team has suddenly become a much tougher assignment in recent weeks.
Mat Sadler made no fewer than six changes for the Saddlers' 1-0 win over Oldham Athletic on Boundary Park and it is feasible that alterations could be made again against Shrewsbury Town.
That might go against the golden rule of never changing a winning team, but such is the quality in Walsall's ranks, that they could actually afford to do so.
Will Sadler change a winning team?
Evan Weir was handed a rare rest and could be recalled at the expense of Derby County loanee Dan Cox, who did his chances no harm whatsoever with a steady display in Greater Manchester on Wednesday.
Brandon Comley brought aggression when he was introduced at the base of midfield and it will be a toss-up once again between himself and Lewis Warrington in the No 6 role.
Vincent Harper stepped in for Jid Okeke, who missed out due to a minor back injury, but is expected to be available for the visit of Shrewsbury.
That leaves Sadler with a difficult decision to make. Both offer different qualities, with Harper providing balance and Okeke offering an exciting attacking threat.
