Newport monitor Jenkins and Spellman for Crawley game
Christian Fuchs says Michael Spellman and Lee Jenkins are closing in on a return to action for Newport County. Jenkins, 24, suffered a shoulder injury in Newport's 1-0 loss to League Two leaders Bromley on 17 March.
[Huw Evans Picture Agency] Christian Fuchs says Michael Spellman and Lee Jenkins are closing in on a return to action for Newport County. Spellman, 23, has been sidelined since sustaining an ankle injury in his side's 2-1 win at Barnet on 14 March. Jenkins, 24, suffered a shoulder injury in Newport's 1-0 loss to League Two leaders Bromley on 17 March.
But Fuchs confirmed both Spellman and Jenkins could be in line to return to action against Crawley Town on Friday, 3 April (15:00 BST). The former Austria international also says he has no concerns over defender Cameron Evans who was withdrawn in the latter stages of the Exiles' 1-0 victory against Shrewsbury Town. "[Spellman and Jenkins] look close to returning.
Lee might need a little bit longer, but he's tough as well," the Newport head coach told BBC Sport Wales. "Spellers, we'll see how fit he is for Crawley. " Newport - currently 22nd - sit two points above the fourth tier's relegation zone with six matches left to play this season.
They are level on points with next opponents Crawley who are 21st having scored twice in added time to ease their own relegation fears with a 2-0 triumph over Gillingham last time out. But Fuchs says his sole focus remains on his own side as Newport bid to remain above the drop zone. "It's all about us," added Fuchs.