IN BRIEF: SMITH OFFERS MANTOM UPDATE

Walsall manager Dean Smith has spoken to the press ahead of today's trip to face Gillingham, and offered a brief update on the injury of last season's 'Player of the Season' Sam Mantom.

Walsall manager Dean Smith has spoken to the press ahead of today's trip to face Gillingham, and offered a brief update on the injury of last season's 'Player of the Season' Sam Mantom.

Speaking to the Express & Star, Smith said: “It’s been a real concern because I keep saying he’s a week away. Sam is frustrated, as we all are, but you can’t make somebody play if they’re injured.

“It’s just a case of him not being able to strike the ball with his right foot. We have plenty of reserve games coming up so we’ll have to have a look at him.”

 SOURCE  Express & Star