SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has confirmed Ollie Kensdale is not available for the Shrimpers due to a situation being dealt with by the club.

Echosport revealed earlier today how the defender had missed the last two matches due to a disciplinary issue which is being investigated by Blues.

And Maher has now also admitted the 24-year-old will not feature at AFC Fylde this weekend .

“No he won’t be available,” confirmed Maher.

“It’s a situation that’s with the club and they’re dealing with it.

“But as far as I’m concerned I’m focusing on the players who have got an unbelievable changing room.

“They give everything for the football club and they’ve overcome so much stuff.

“They’re first and foremost for my priorities.

“I’ll focus on the ones who have done that for the football club and I’ll give them my full support.”