Just as he is pencilled in for return to the team in today's friendly game at Tamworth, defender Dale Tonge is sidelined after breaking his foot again.
With all the talk of a lack of firepower, it's the other end of the field that will also be concerning boss Ronnie Moore at the moment as he faces the prospect of just three available defenders for the seasons opener.
Manager Ronnie Moore says his side looked leggy at times in last nights 2-0 defeat at Blue Square North side Alfreton Town, and there's yet more injuries.