Injured - Southend United skipper Nathan Ralph (Image: Focus Images)
SOUTHEND United skipper Nathan Ralph was forced to miss Saturday’s 1-0 win against Yeovil Town.
Ralph suffered a foot injury at Wealdstone last weekend.
And the defender did not recover in time to line up at Roots Hall this afternoon.
Blues boss Kevin Maher said: “Nathan got a whack on his foot last week and he hasn’t been able to get out and train or get his foot in a boot since then.
“We couldn’t take the chance and now we will see how he’s progressing ahead of Tuesday.”
Ralph was replaced at left wing-back by Jack Bridge who created the only goal of the game for Jake Hyde.
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