Southend United midfielder Jean-Francois Christophe will suspended for tomorrow's match at Hartlepool United.

Blues will make the long journey north to face the Monkey Hangers without the Frenchman.

Christophe starts the first of a four match suspension after getting sent off against Charlton Athletic last weekend.

Midfielder Anthony Grant came through 45 minutes of Tuesday's reserve match against Watford.

However, Saturday's match will come too soon for the former Chelsea trainee.

Finally, Stuart O'Keefe is expected to return to training next week following hernia surgery.