Kellan Gordon may not return for Mansfield Town until next season

The 24-year-old has not played since the end of October and only made eight appearances before a knee injury put him out and with which he has had several setbacks since.

“We are not sure about him yet,” said boss Nigel Clough.

“He's back on the grass doing a bit of work and joining in the warm-ups and things like that, but no contact as yet.

“It's one of those where, for the sake of a few games, we won't rush him back or risk him being injured for the summer.

“If he can come back for the last few games then brilliant. If not we will make sure he is ready for pre-season.”

Clough continued: “He has had one or two setbacks. His knee has caused him a few problems which is why it's important we try to get it right.

“There is no point in him trying to come back and breaking down again.

“We will concentrate all our efforts on making sure he is 100 per cent right before he comes back, whether it's the end of this season or next.”