Saunders has options

Last Updated: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:53
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Doncaster have no new injury problems ahead of the trip to Crystal Palace as the fitness crisis begins to ease for boss Dean Saunders.

Since his appointment at Rovers in September a heavily attended treatment room has been a feature of Saunders' reign, but long-term injury victims Martin Woods and John Oster are among a host of players who have returned to full training during the past month.

James Coppinger suffered a broken cheekbone in the defeat at Bristol City a fortnight ago and the winger is sidelined alongside veteran goalkeeper Neil Sullivan (thumb) and George Friend (knee).

Friend's fellow defender Habib Beye will begin a three-match ban following his red card at Ashton Gate, but the Rovers backline is boosted by the return of Pascal Chimbonda from hip flexor and thigh problems.

Doncaster's home clash with Hull was postponed last weekend due to a frozen pitch and they lie five points from safety in the npower Championship relegation zone.

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