Walsall issue positive injury update on key striker
Jamille Matt has been declared fit ahead of Walsall's trip to Colchester United on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury.
The striker has not featured since hobbling off in the 33rd-minute during Walsall's 3-0 defeat at Bradford City just under a fortnight ago.
Matt was then forced to sit out Walsall's 2-0 defeat at Fleetwood Town and the 2-2 comeback draw against Salford City at Bescot last week.
Walsall boss Mat Sadler revealed last weekend that the 35-year-old was close to being involved against Salford and has since confirmed that the he will be available for selection in Essex.
Sadler responded when asked if Matt will be available for selection: "Whisper it quietly, but yes. We've got an endless amount of options up there now are we're going to need all of them."
Matt has weighed in with nine goals in League Two this term, second only to the now departed Nathan Lowe's supreme tally of 15.
Walsall have bolstered their attacking ranks during the January window, with the loan signings of Ethan Wheatley and Ellis Harrison from Manchester United and MK Dons respectively, as well as the permanent signing of Levi Amantchi from Bromley.
Meanwhile, Danny Johnson marked his cameo from the bench with two goals in the draw against Salford.
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