Mellor Likely To Be Missing For Preston Monday, 26th Jan 2009 09:00 Preston are likely to arrive at the Liberty on Tuesday without the services of top scorer Neil Mellor Swansea City will return to league action against North End after the highs of the weekend victory over Portsmouth at Fratton Park. And their job will be made easier if Preston are - as reported - likely to be without former Liverpool player Neil Mellor. Mellor pulled up in training last week complaining of a sore groin and went into the weekend under treatment in a desperate bid to get him fit for Tuesday night. Manager Alan Irvine told the Lancashire Evening Post "We are hoping it is nothing to worry about. "Neil came off during training complaining of a wee bit of a groin problem. Preston's woes could be doubled with defender Neal Trotman also a doubt "Neal has tweaked his medial ligament," said Irvine. "It is nothing major. He did it in a tackle and we are hoping it will only keep him out for a few days. Photo: Action Images Please report offensive, libellous or inappropriate posts by using the links provided.
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