Preston missing Frokjaer for vital Plymouth game
Preston North End will be without Mads Frokjaer for their crucial home game against fellow strugglers Plymouth on Saturday (15:00 BST). The midfielder injured his hamstring during Monday's 2-1 defeat by Hull City.Frokjaer joins midfielders Ali McCann and Brad Potts, as well as goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, on the sidelines.Preston have won just one of their past 13 league games, a run which has left them only three points clear of the relegation zone but boss Paul Heckingbottom believes his side have the fight to steer clear of trouble."I wouldn't question their application or attitude," he told BBC Radio Lancashire."I can't have people criticise the players when they are working as hard as ever - the lads have been let down by other factors."After Saturday's meeting with Plymouth, Preston finish their campaign at Bristol City.
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