MACCLESFIELD are down to a skeleton midfield with Paul Aldridge a long term casualty and Chris Priest extremely doubtful for the cross-country trip to Cambridge.

The manager's big decision however still rests on whether to play David Eaton from the start in a 3-4-3 formation or play young centre back Michael Welch in a 3-5-2 pattern, thereby allowing Danny Whitaker to venture further forward.

Moss said: "David Eaton has been a magnificent substitute but not quite as effective as a starter."

Cambridge will be tired having been forced to play extra time before beating Scarborough 2-1 in the FA Cup.

They have a powerful three-man attack with David Kitson (12), Shane Tudor(10) and Omar Riza (eight) all having scored more than Macc's top target man Kyle Lightbourne, who has seven.

Moss will be looking for the same scoring form from his players that has seen them hit three goals in successive matches - against Hull City and Torquay, but it won't be easy against a Cambridge side who have one eye on promotion.

LAST SEASON: Different divisions

KEY OPPONENT: David Kitson's on fire

PREDICTION: Cambridge 3 Macclesfield 2 Tweet