ASHLEY Nathaniel-George will still be missing when Southend United head to Stevenage this weekend.

The winger has missed the Shrimpers' last two matches after testing positive for coronavirus.

And Blues boss Mark Molesley will again be without the 25-year-old on Saturday.

"Ash is still in a period of isolation," said Molesley.

"He tested positive and until he’s 48 hours clear of any symptoms we can’t have him back in the building."

But Kazaiah Sterling and Emile Acquah are still free to feature having also been forced to miss the 1-0 defeat to Forest Green Rovers due to coronavirus.

"They were symptom free and were tested," confirmed Molesley.

"Ash was clear as well but he can’t come back until he’s symptom free.

"The other two had no symptoms.

"Emile didn’t ever have Covid, it was just due to his seat placement on the coach.

"But we had to leave him for two weeks to see if any symptoms occurred."