Matty James will undergo a fitness test on Saturday morning before a decision is made on his involvement against Blackpool after the midfielder sustained an ankle injury in midweek against Huddersfield Town.
James completed 90 minutes in the 0-0 draw at the John Smith’s Stadium but looked set to leave the field at one point after a heavy challenge by Matty Pearson. Having soldiered through that game his participation for the visit of the Tangerines is now in serious doubt with manager Nigel Pearson revealing it was both an impact injury and a twist of the joint.
Such is James’ importance to the City team and the overall structure of the side, not to mention the on-field leadership he brings, with Pearson’s midfield options increasingly light following Joe Williams’ season-ending hamstring injury, the 31-year-old will remain in contention all the way until the teamsheet has to be confirmed.
