Gateshead will again be without the services of young striker Nathan Fisher for the game against Braintree.
Fisher is struggling with a pulled hamstring and is unlikely to feature for another couple of weeks.
On-loan front man Liam Henderson could return to the squad after making good progress with the knock which has forced him to miss the last couple of games.
Former Hartlepool striker James Brown may retain his place up front after finally scoring his first goal for the Heed in the 4-0 win against Macclesfield last Friday.
Utility player Liam Hatch has been struggling with a slight groin injury and will face a late check while recent additions Ryan McGorrigan and Ben Everson are both likely to take places in the squad after joining on loan from Newcastle and Blyth respectively last week.
Defender Matt Paine will not be available for Braintree.
Paine was sent off in the 2-0 win against Luton in midweek and will now commence a three-match ban.
Striker Jordan Cox was recalled to the squad for the Luton game and may again feature while Nathan McDonald is likely to retain his place between the sticks as fellow goalkeeper Danny Naisbitt continues to recover from an ankle injury.
Midfielder Bradley Quinton is a long-term absentee with a knee injury but fellow midfielder Nicky Symons is pushing for a start after being on the bench in recent games.
Braintree have won four out of their last six matches and are currently seven points clear of the relegation zone.