Lewis Page will again be missing at Wimbledon on Saturday. Page, who was dismissed at Bolton, received a two match ban as he had previously been red carded during his spell with Coventry.
Nathan Byrne will also miss the game at Kingsmeadow. He received a three match suspension for his late dismissal against Fleetwood on Saturday.
On a brighter note, Karl Robinson mentioned that Josh Magennis should be fit for the game. If so, the manager has a number of options to cover Byrne’s absence.
Tony Watt has played as the lone striker in Magennis’ absence. The Scot has run his socks off for the cause, but it is not the ideal role for him.
Watt is better suited to playing behind the main striker, a spot currently occupied by Joe Aribo.
When Page was sent off at Bolton, Robinson switched to a 4-4-1 formation, with Aribo playing wide left.
Robinson could play Watt in the middle of his advanced midfield trio, with Ricky Holmes moving to the right and Aribo switching to the left.
On Saturday, the manager moved Watt to the left when he brought Lee Novak on. Again, it is not the Scot’s best position, but it is an option.
Robinson also has Jordan Botaka available again after his exploits with DR Congo in the African Cup of Nations.
With an intense programme of games coming up in the next few weeks, Robinson will be making full use of his squad.
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