SOUTHEND United will again be missing midfielder Noor Husin at Dorking Wanderers.

Husin has been ruled out of the last two matches with the ankle injury he suffered at Boreham Wood in mid-March.

And Blues boss Kevin Maher will not be able to call upon Husin on Tuesday night.

“Noor is still out,” said Maher.

“He hasn’t been able to train yet.”

However, striker Chris Wreh - who Maher opted not to include in the matchday squad at Altrincham at the weekend - did train on Monday as he continues to work his way back from knee problems.

“Chris trained,” said Maher.

“He’s OK but he’s really sore at times.

“Hopefully he will be OK.”

However, Maher must also consider that tomorrow's clash at Meadowbank will be played on an artificial pitch.

Speaking earlier on in the season, on loan Blues striker Jake Hyde admitted he was unable to play on 3G pitches due to the toll it took on his body.

But Maher was not willing to give to much away when asked if Hyde would be free to feature against Dorking.

“We will look at who is available and who isn’t,” said Maher.

“It does take its toll on some people more than others.”

Tuesday night's game will also be the Shrimpers’ 14th match in 52 days.

But Maher will not let that become an issue.

“I won’t use it as an excuse because everyone has to play the same amount of games,” said Maher.

“We’ve got the players we’ve got and they’re a great group.

“We haven’t got time to be tired, we can rest in the summer.

“We need to go full throttle to get the win.”

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