Leam Richardson's issue with Rotherham United fitness levels

Veteran defender Lee Peltier had to be substituted in the second half of Tuesday night's 2-1 Championship home loss to Hull City and is a concern ahead of Saturday's visit of Watford.

The 37-year-old right-back was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring and calves as he filled in at centre-back and Richardson revealed the defender was one of a number of players feeling the effects of the game.

“We don't know yet whether he'll be available this weekend,” said the head coach who was appointed in December following the sacking of Matt Taylor.

“There were a few coming off with cramp and niggles. That's where we're at this season. What's gone on before, I'm not sure. Our levels of fitness need to improve.”

The Millers have a replacement for Peltier in Cameron Humphreys who made his first start in nearly five months against the Tigers following his recovery from hamstring surgery.

Richardson said: “He's a really big player for us and it's fantastic to see him back on the pitch.”

Rotherham are at Ipswich Town next Tuesday.