Milton Keynes Dons have received a mixed bag of injury news as they prepare for Saturday's League One clash with Doncaster Rovers. Several players are back in training, but forward Rushian Hepburn-Murphy remains sidelined for the next month.
Manager Paul Warne provided the update, confirming the longer-term absence for Hepburn-Murphy. "Kane is still ticking along nicely, but Rush is still three or four weeks away," Warne said. The news comes as the Dons, 14th in the table with 15 points from 12 games, look to extend a two-match winning run. The team's record of three wins, six draws and three losses leaves them ten points behind the league leaders.
Squad status update
Defender Kane Wilson is making positive progress from his injury. Goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray and defender Curtis Nelson have both returned to training, while full-back Ryan Barnett took part in a session on Thursday but is not yet at full capacity. Callum Paterson, who has featured as a substitute in the recent wins over Stevenage and Bromley, is also back with the squad. These returns give Warne options, particularly in midfield, to rotate and keep players fresh.
The Dons head into the Doncaster fixture in good form, having beaten Stevenage 1-0 and then thrashed Bromley 4-1 last weekend. Aaron Collins scored twice in that victory, taking his tally for the season to a team-high five goals. The side's recent form reads three wins and two losses from their last five outings. Their overall campaign has seen them score 16 goals while conceding 19. The 4-1 win over Bromley last Tuesday saw goals from Collins, Alex Gilbey, and Charlie Goode, with Collins also providing an assist.
Doncaster, managed by Grant McCann, visit Stadium MK sitting 18th in the League One standings. The Dons will name their starting lineup for the 3pm kick-off on Saturday, 31 October.
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