Gillingham team news pre Salford City as captain Armani Little returns – manager Gareth Ainsworth on playmaker Bradley Dack’s injury and salutes Glenn Morris after the goalkeeper’s 100th club appearance

Bradley Dack’s working his way back to match fitness after the Gillingham manager revealed the attacking midfielder was carrying an injury.

Dack’s struggled for games this season, making just three league starts, and hasn’t played since late February. He hasn’t featured in either of Gareth Ainsworth’s first two matchday squads.

He’s unlikely to be fit this weekend either as he needs to get back up to speed.

“He had a little knock,” said the Gills boss.

“We're very respectful that over his last few years he's had some major injuries and to come back is a testament to how much he loves the game and how hard he works.

“I've not seen Bradley (play) for a while. I'm a Blackburn fan, so I've seen him back in the day, obviously and I remember him there.

“He's bought into what we are and we talk. Brad's obviously waiting for his chance and he needs to start training and get full training on his body and then we'll see if he can make an impact.

“Brad's in a good place and hopefully we can work together in these next few weeks.

“He’s not far away now, he’s had a little issue and I think he's getting over that now.”

The Gills will have captain Armani Little back available on Saturday, serving a two-game ban after picking up 10 yellow cards.

Since being out, Robbie McKenzie had taken over the on-field captain duties.

Ainsworth said: “Armani's suspension is up now, which is great. He's an experienced player in the team and adds a bit of calmness, a bit of leadership for us. He's great.

“I thought Robbie took (the captaincy) and held it responsibly, doing very well in both games.

“The Harrogate game was really tough for him, the ball was over his head most of the game, but then the other night (on Tuesday) he showed that class that he