SOUTHEND United right wing-back Gus Scott-Morriss could be back in the Blues squad for Saturday’s clash at Oldham Athletic.

Scott-Morriss has not played since just before Christmas after suffering appendicitis.

But he is now back in training and will be in Kevin Maher’s thoughts for this weekend’s clash at Boundary Park.

“Gus was meant to play some minutes the other night at Braintree but obviously missed out on that when the game was called off,” said Maher.

“He’s trained well and he will be in consideration to be part of the squad.

“We will make a decision later on in the week.”

The Shrimpers will definitely be without goalkeeper Collin Andeng Ndi this weekend.

But the shot-stopper – who has not played since November due to a hamstring problem – is close to making a comeback while fellow custodian Steve Arnold is also making progress with the hip injury which has kept him out since August.

“Collin has joined in some training and has been doing some work with us and the team,” said Maher.

“That’s pleasing but he will need to get some minutes in terms of game time somewhere along the line.

“Arnie is still progressing.

“He hasn’t joined in training yet but he’s out there doing some work as well.

“We’re pleased with that and they’re both getting closer.”

But striker Chris Wreh – who missed Saturday’s win against Darlington with a knee injury – is not yet ready to return and neither is midfielder Dan Mooney.

“Chris hasn’t been out of the grass,” said Maher.

“He’s still with the physios.

“Moons has done a little bit of running but he’s not joined in any training.

“He’s a little bit off but hopefully next week he will be able to push on again.”

Mooney has been out of action with a knee problem since picking up the injury against Altrincham in early December.