SOUTHEND United boss Mark Molesley felt Charlie Kelman was not fit enough to feature against Exeter City.
The Shrimpers striker has now missed the last three games amid interest from Queens Park Rangers who have had two bids for the 18-year-old rejected.
But Molesley has not had any updates on Kelman's future.
"I haven’t heard anything more and he’s still a Southend player," said the Blues boss.
"He’s not had as much training as the others lately so we thought physically he wasn’t quite right today."
When asked when Kelman had not had as much training, Molesley added: "He missed a couple of days with a bit of a sore knee.
"He’s done a little bit of light work since then but he’s probably not quite fit enough to be in the squad at the moment."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here