Milton Keynes Dons have received a significant injury boost ahead of their vital League One fixture against Luton this Saturday. Manager Paul Warne confirmed that goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray is back in training and that striker Callum Paterson could soon return to the grass, easing a severe selection crisis.
The club sits 23rd in the table with just six points from eight games, a position underlined by last week's heavy 5-1 home defeat to Reading. That loss was compounded by eight first-team players being unavailable, forcing Warne to name academy prospects Seb Stacey, Keon Lewis-Burgess and Simone Troso on the bench. Lewis-Burgess, recently recalled from a loan at Gateshead, has impressed in training and is considered match-ready.
Defender Ryan Barnett is expected to miss at least another four weeks, while Kane Wilson faces a longer-term absence. Midfielder Dan Crowley is a week away from fitness, and striker Rushian Hepburn-Murphy remains several weeks out. Defender Curtis Nelson, who went off against Reading with an ankle issue, is also a doubt.
Despite the recent struggles, there were positive signs in a 7-1 win over Brentford's under-21s earlier this month. Aaron Collins scored a hat-trick in that match and netted a consolation against Reading, offering a glimmer of attacking hope. The full schedule of upcoming games, including this key Luton clash, is available on our fixtures page.
The match at Stadium MK kicks off at 12:30 on Saturday, with the Dons desperate for points to climb away from the relegation zone. Luton, currently 13th, drew 1-1 with Colchester in their last outing.
