Mansfield Town stars ‘doubtful’ ahead of Oxford United visit

The U’s travel to the One Call Stadium on Thursday evening after beating Notts County 2-1 at the weekend, extending their unbeaten run in the league to four games.

Aaron Ramsey’ men currently lie eighth in the division and face a Mansfield side who sit 14th having played one match more than the Yellows and are unbeaten at home.

Town head into the match off the back of a 2-1 win over newly-promoted Bromley in which a key player picked up an injury with just two minutes to go.

Deji Oshilaja was withdrawn after suffering a head injury, with Clough – son of legendary English football manager Brian – confirming the knock.

Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder (Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire)

“Deji got a small whack but it was a migraine he got, which wasn’t helped by the floodlights, the Stags boss said in his latest press conference.

“I wouldn’t think he would be available for Thursday.

“You know our feelings, we don’t risk anything, so we will see how he is this week.”

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Veteran former Premier League striker David McGoldrick also has question marks over his fitness after missing the last two fixtures.

Clough, when asked about the former Southampton and Sheffield United goal scorer’s availability on Thursday, said: “Not sure.

Mansfield Town’s David McGoldrick (Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire)

“He needs a little bit of time to settle down. He’s doubtful.”

Wide player Stephen McLaughlin was another picked up a knock against Bromley an will be monitored, whilst Baily Cargill and Lucas Atkins remain out with long-term injuries.

Defender Owen Dodgson is also out through suspension.