Splintering Millers defence lacks Wood

ROTHERHAM boss Paul Warne admits losing captain Richard Wood to suspension is a headache he could do without in the midst of a battle for survival.

Centre-half Wood (below) was sent off against Millwall on Friday and there are still injury concerns over fellow defenders Matt Olusunde and Clark Robertson.

The Millers host rock-bottom Wycombe tomorrow badly needing a victory and Warne said: “Losing our captain, Richard Wood, is a blow.

“But that’s how football is and we have to get on with it, adapt and pick a team for Monday.

“Matt Olusunde wasn’t involved at Millwall, he is a bit sore – he hasn’t pulled anything, but is aware of a hamstring issue.

“Not sure if he will be available for Monday, and the same for Clark Robertson after his hamstring, he should train on Sunday.

“So having your captain sent off, it becomes more pertinent if other defenders might be out. We have another big game ahead.”

Meanwhile, Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth has revealed he has been inspired by former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte.

The Chairboys switched to wing backs for the first time this season and won 1-0 against Blackburn on Friday.

They now need to build on that tomorrow – and the new style is likely to remain.

Ainsworth said: “We worked on three at the back for two weeks, I’ve wanted to put it in place for a while.

“Me and my analyst reviewed a lot of Chelsea under Conte when they did it.

“Rotherham has the billing of a nice game.”