By the time we travel to the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday, 13 days will have elapsed since our 1-1 draw at West Ham United, last time out.
Naturally, after the break in action, the boss was asked about the state of his squad during his press conference.
Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu is still a while away from appearing, after he suffered a muscle injury during the 3-2 win at Arsenal in January.
Matthijs de Ligt and Mason Mount have also been missing in recent weeks, and Michael revealed the latter is approaching a return.