Town gear up for FA Cup test against Exeter with injury doubts to weigh
Huddersfield Town are preparing to host Exeter City in the FA Cup at the Accu Stadium this Saturday, with team selection and squad fitness the main talking points ahead of kick-off.
The Huddersfield Examiner looks at the challenges facing head coach Martin Drury when it comes to making changes to his side, exploring why in-game substitutions have proved tricky for him to navigate so far (Huddersfield Examiner).
Sports Mole has put together its preview of the tie, covering the predicted lineups and team news for both sides as Town look to progress in the competition at home (Sports Mole).
The Yorkshire Post reports that Exeter City boss Matt Taylor has been full of respect for the size of the task facing his side, with Taylor quoted as saying he doesn't "think there was a harder tie" than a trip to face Huddersfield Town. It's a sign of how seriously the League Two visitors are taking the assignment, even with home advantage sitting with Town.
On the home front, the Yorkshire Post also reports that Drury has a fresh injury concern to contend with, confirming that in-form wing-back Ilias Bronkhorst is a doubt for the tie, while also providing an update on Bojan Radulovic's situation (Yorkshire Post). Losing Bronkhorst, who has been among Town's in-form performers, would be a blow given his recent impact from wing-back.
Between the two Yorkshire Post pieces and the Huddersfield Examiner's look at substitution issues, there's a clear picture building of a Town side managing some selection headaches heading into Saturday's game. Sports Mole's preview ties it together by setting out how those issues might translate into the actual starting eleven when Exeter arrive at the Accu Stadium.
With Taylor's comments underlining the respect Exeter have for Huddersfield, Town fans will be hoping Drury can navigate the fitness concerns and get his strongest available side out to make home advantage count in the FA Cup.
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