Shrimpers star faces late test

The on-loan Sunderland defender was ruled out of Saturday’s 1-0 defeat against Oldham due to a hip injury and the Frenchman will be assessed ahead of the game.
There is also an injury concern over winger Damian Scannell, who has been struggling with an ankle problem.
Roy O’Donovan (thigh) was passed fit for the game against the Latics and the on-loan striker came through 65 minutes before being replaced by Lee Sawyer.
Sawyer could be handed a starting berth after the Shrimpers struggled to create opportunities at the weekend, while Francis Laurent and Johnny Herd will also be hoping to get the nod from boss Steve Tilson.