Injury update on Rotherham United loanee Harry Gray
HARRY Gray is gearing up for Saturday's crunch clash with Bolton Wanderers as Rotherham United reap their reward for their safety-first approach to the teen attacker's fitness last weekend.
The 17-year-old is set to make the starting line-up as the Millers begin the 11-match run-in that will decide their League One fate this season.
The Leeds United loanee has been given the medical all-clear after manager Matt Hamshaw substituted the youngster in the 1-0 loss at Huddersfield Town rather than gamble on his fitness.
Gray played against the Terriers despite having suffered a dead leg a few days earlier and was withdrawn in the 70th minute even though he had been one of Rotherham's top performers.
“He's fine,” Hamshaw said. “I think we did the right thing bringing him off. I didn't really want to, if I'm going to be honest, but leaving him on could have led to something a lot more extensive.”
The forward was in obvious discomfort as he left the pitch at the Accu Stadium but has since recovered and is training again.
Following six matches in 19 days, the bottom-four Millers, who have scored only twice in seven matches, have had a free week to build up for the visit of promotion-chasing Bolton.
“It is good to get out on the training ground and do some work,” Hamshaw said. “The focus is on the final third. We're not hitting the target enough, we're not being as clinical as we need to be.”
Meanwhile, Ar'Jany Martha will miss at least one Rotherham game after being called up by Curacao for two FIFA Series friendly matches.
The 22-year-old will be away for the March 28 New York game with Luton Town and may not return in time to be considered for the April 3 Good Friday home date with Stevenage.
Curacao have matches against China on March 27 and host nation Australia on March 31.