Bradford City boss Graham Alexander addressed the media ahead of Saturday’s home clash with AFC Wimbledon (15:00 BST).
Key points from his update:
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Forwards Antoni Sarcevic and Stephen Humphrys have returned to training after being sidelined by illness in Tuesday’s EFL Cup win over Stoke City. Alexander is optimistic that both, along with defender Matthew Pennington (ankle), will be fit to feature this weekend.
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Striker Andy Cook has resumed full training as he continues his comeback from ACL surgery on his left knee. His next milestone is competitive ‘11v11’ action, which Alexander hopes to arrange in a behind-closed-doors friendly—though their packed schedule is making that difficult to organise.
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Defender Lewis Richards is also back on the grass following a muscle issue, but Alexander says he is still around a fortnight away from contention due to missed pre-season work and the need to regain sharpness. Meanwhile, Calum Kavanagh is still struggling with a shin problem, with no set timeframe for his return.
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With the summer transfer deadline looming, Alexander admitted the squad could still use one more addition. He didn’t disclose the position they are targeting, stressing that any move hinges on whether players can first be moved on within the budget.
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On rotation, Alexander acknowledged he is still adjusting his natural managerial instincts. Reflecting on last season’s injury troubles, he noted that learning to manage player workloads more carefully remains a key focus.
