Mat Sadler issues positive Jamille Matt update and clear response over potential outgoings

Matt was forced off with a hamstring problem in the 33rd-minute during Walsall's 3-0 defeat at Bradford City last week and sat out the 2-0 defeat at Fleetwood Town on Tuesday night. 

The 35-year-old was "fighting to be fit" for the visit of Salford City but once again missed out as Walsall came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Bescot on Saturday. 

Sadler said: "We'll hopefully welcome Jamma back for next Saturday. He was close today and we welcome him back into the group for then."

Walsall bolstered their attacking ranks with the arrival of Levi Amantchi from Bromley on Friday evening as he became Walsall's fourth signing of the window. 

Aside from Nathan Lowe's recall by Stoke City earlier this month, Walsall have so far retained their most prized assets after fending off interest in the likes of Harry Williams and Jamie Jellis. 

And when asked if there could still be any outgoings between now and Monday's deadline, Sadler was still adamant in his response. 

"No," the Walsall boss firmly insisted. 

"Going into these last two or three games, it's been a completely different front two which takes time to get those relationships again," he added on the striking options.

"Ethan Wheatley comes in and makes his first couple of starts in the EFL. We've got to remember that and ideally he doesn't take as many hits as he has to but there's plenty more to come from him. 

"Having Josh Gordon back as well. I was six or seven options up there, all of them are going to be needed and I've got that for moments like today."