Alex without trio for Swindon test

Crewe Alexandra have injury concerns to Thierry Audel (dead leg) and Byron Moore (quad) for this weekend’s trip to Swindon Town. Both are rated as major doubts, whilst striker Mathias Pogba is out long-term after undergoing knee surgery this summer. Pogba is not expected back until at least November.

Abdul Osman has been given the all-clear after being on the receiving end of a reckless challenge from Leyton Orient’s Romain Vincelot He was withdrawn last weekend as a precaution. His replacement that day, Oliver Turton has also been struggling with a foot injury.

Harry Davis who picked up a slight shin injury in a collision with Audel in training is fully expected to travel to Wiltshire this weekend.