Bristol City's squad was already teetering on threadbare before Nigel Pearson confirmed Matty James' injury doubt ahead of Blackpool's visit at the weekend.
If he fails to recover in time following his ankle issue, the City manager could call on his academy players in midfield after it was revealed Joe Williams will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring issue. As it stands, six senior player players are sidelined including three who won't feature between now and the final game of the campaign in May.
In the 0-0 draw at Huddersfield, Pearson could only name one natural midfielder on the substitute bench in academy prospect Omar Taylor-Clarke, who has yet to make a league appearance for the Robins. City will also be wary of Alex Scott's nine bookings meaning he is just one yellow card away from picking up a two-match suspension although that expires after next Tuesday's game at Luton Town.
