Nolan provides update on Perkins, Guinness-Walker and Thorniley after Terriers draw
Kevin Nolan gave an update on Jack Perkins, Jordan Thorniley and Nesta Guinness-Walker after Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Huddersfield.
Thorniley was taken off midway through the second half after requiring treatment on a leg problem, with Jon Guthrie coming on, before Guinness-Walker succumbed to a similar issue in the closing stages as Sam Hoskins made his return.
"It was more precautionary than anything else because I don't want to lose anybody ahead of a busy schedule,” Nolan confirmed afterwards.
Guinness-Walker himself said: "There was just a bit of cramp. I played 90 minutes last Tuesday and I think my legs cramped up but I'm all good.”
Nolan revealed Perkins was struggling with a knock before the game and it would be a late decision on whether or not to include him in the squad. As it happened, the 22-year-old did not make the 18.
"Jack was just precautionary as well and he should be OK,” confirmed Nolan. “He's fine and he's done all his training but it's one of those where we have the squad and the capability to rest him and not take that risk. I expect all of them to be back in and available for the weekend.”
Guthrie was given his longest cameo so far in midweek when playing nearly 30 minutes. Back from an ACL injury, the 33-year-old replaced Thorniley for his first league appearance in almost a year.
"I was delighted to see Jon on the pitch in a league game again,” Nolan added. “He's worked his socks off to get back to where he is. We've taken our time with him but I've got no qualms or worries about him going on.
"I thought he looked very controlled, he did what was needed and that’s be another big thing for him to tick off and I'm sure we'll see much more of him over the Christmas period and the rest of the season.”