Nigel Clough has some massive selection dilemmas. He has a wealth of central defenders and midfielders to choose from and also has risks he must consider taking over half-fit key players. Here is the XI we think he may choose for Saturday. Do you agree?
5. STEPHEN McLAUGHLIN
What can you say about Stags' marauding left back who turned in a magnificent, gutsy display at Carlisle for 80 minutes, despite suffering from Covid and experiencing breathing problems that forced him off? He will have had a few days to recover and Stags desperately need him out there. Photo: Chris Holloway
6. MATTY LONGSTAFF
Mansfield Town midfielder Matthew Longstaff during the Sky Bet League 2 match against Oldham Athletic AFC at the Boundary Park, 26 March 2022 Photo Chris Holloway / The Bigger Picture.media Photo: Chris Holloway
7. GEORGE LAPSLIE
Having sat out a three game ban it would make sense to pitch a fully fit and eager to please Lapslie straight into the side on Saturday to replace tiring legs. Maris will hope to start too but has spent the week recovering from Covid and may be saved for Tuesday onwards. Photo: Chris Holloway
8. STEPHEN QUINN
The veteran star is a must on the team sheet and will take every opportunity to show that, at 36, he is worth a new deal for next season. Photo: Chris Holloway