Nathan Jones is anticipating another difficult challenge this weekend as second-placed Wrexham visit The Valley.
More than 22,000 supporters will be in attendance on Saturday, with the final gate set to be the highest paid attendance since the Addicks' iconic play-off semi-final win over Doncaster Rovers back in 2019.
“Wrexham will pose another very tough League One challenge,” said Jones. “If you take it purely on teams v teams, it's two very well-drilled teams. The team has been together a long time under an experienced manager. A group of players that want to achieve something and are doing that year in, year out. It will be a difficult game but every game at this level poses a different challenge.”
The gaffer provided an update on Miles Leaburn, who made his first start of the season on Tuesday following a long-term hamstring injury.
“He came through Tuesday night well, but obviously he's not at the level he wants to be at yet," he explained. "He's shown flashes of real quality which we knew he had. It's about getting enough minutes in him so he gets back to where he was before the injury. We’ve had to be careful with him, but he has shown what a value he is to the squad in the two appearances he has made. We're delighted that he is on that road to being back where he was.”
Jones also gave the latest on Kayne Ramsay: "IIt’s not a good injury; no injuries are good, but it's not real positive news. We're waiting for a diagnosis in terms of time scales. It’s not an easy injury where he will be back in a few weeks. That is a blow for the boy firstly and for us as he's been in such good form.”
With over 22,000 tickets already sold as of Thursday morning, Jones emphasised the role the Charlton faithful will play this weekned.
“We want to be playing in front of 22,000-24,000 every single week. We've asked the crowd to back us and be a part of that journey with us. I know that Wrexham will bring a good following and there will be a lot of interest because of the two teams. We're really looking forward to another wonderful game.”
Saturday’s clash will see Charlton celebrate its annual Red, White and Black Day, showcasing diversity and inclusion at the club.
“It shows what a complete football club we are," said the boss. "We have that with the Community Trust, one of, if not the best in the EFL. All these things add one, an atmosphere, and, two, it shows the culture and DNA at the club is great, one at the heart of humanity and not just the community. We are so proud of these days, proud to be able to represent this football club and equality and diversity right throughout football and life.”
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