How quickly his injuries clear up will be key but his Monday press conference suggested Matty Longstaff and Stephen Quinn were not going to be long.
As Stags go for a club record 11th home league win in a row, is this the side Clough might go for if everyone is fit? What would your XI be?
9. GEORGE MARIS
Maris seemed to pay a price for not tackling enough at Tranmere in being dropped for Tuesday at Port Vale after public criticism from Clough over his midfield in Friday's defeat.
But I would select him into Saturday's midfield over Stirk and Clarke as he has been a consistent performer all season and will be itching to prove a point to his manager. Photo: Chris Holloway
10. RHYS OATES
Stags top scorer is the first name on a team sheet.
He covers so much ground over 90 minutes, terrifies defenders and scored another ice-cool pearl of a goal at Port Vale on Tuesday as he rolled the last defender and then rounded former Stags keeper Aidan Stone. Photo: Chris Holloway
11. OLI HAWKINS
How Stags wish they could clone this man and have him up front and at the back.
A giant of a player, Hawkins can be covered now at the back with plenty of options but on Saturday would be better served up front to terrorise struggling Stevenage. Photo: Chris Holloway