Jack Sampson is a major doubt for Curzon Ashton clash after limping off against Marine
Chorley are counting the cost of the hectic Easter period after talisman Jack Sampson limped off injured on Monday in the 2-1 defeat at Marine.
The veteran striker – who has had his fair share of injuries this season – could be missing from this weekend’s game against Curzon Ashton at Victory Park in the National league North..
The fixture against Marine was Chorley’s fourth in eight days and boss Andy Preece was unsurprised to see some of his players struggle to cope with the physical demands.
After the 2-0 victory over derby rivals and league leaders AFC Fylde, Preece did make changes for the trip to Marine.
Defender Mark Ellis and midfielder Sam Calveley was left on the bench while fellow midfield man Sam Bird was also only fit enough to make the bench although he came on in the 78th minute.
Unfortunately, Sampson – who was pivotal in the win over the Coasters – broke down midway through the first period.
"I think that sums up why we made changes,” said Preece. “When you’ve got four games in eight days, that’s the reason why there are changes. We took a risk with Sampson and now he’s injured. It’s the same with Mark Ellis, the same with Sam Bird and Mike Calveley.”