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Gillingham head to Doncaster Rovers in League Two without captain Max Ehmer and fellow central defender Conor Masterson – Glenn Morris set to return in goal

Who plays alongside Shad Ogie in central defence this weekend is the big question for the Gills as they head to Doncaster.

With Gillingham captain Max Ehmer suspended for a match and other obvious options on the treatment table, it’s left boss Mark Bonner with plenty to think about.

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On Tuesday night Ehmer was free to play in the EFL Trophy - following his dismissal last weekend against Chesterfield - and partnered Alex Giles at the back.

Giles, 19, played in the League Cup with a tough game at Swansea City and has no Football League experience.

Last weekend’s matchwinner Robbie McKenzie could slot in alongside Ogie, with Bonner unable to call upon either Oli Hawkins or Tim Dieng, due to their injuries.

“I think we know what we’re doing,” said Bonner, speaking on Thursday about who could play.

“That is a fun game for everyone else to play!

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“Robbie's been great but he's one we need to check on and see how he is this week.

“Conor (Masterson’s) not training yet, so obviously he's not available.

“We haven't got loads of options there for sure so we'll see what we come up with, and we'll have a team ready to go.

“The one thing I know is that whatever we've come up with, however we've gone about the games, players have taken to that really well.

“In a week's time, we know where we've got Max. Conor will probably be training next week, so all of a sudden, it will change quite a bit.

“This weekend we might be a little bit light in that area, but we'll find a solution.”

Elsewhere, Bonner has good options. He’s already stated that Glenn Morris

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