SOUTHEND United new boy Simeon Akinola is not yet ready to be involved with the first team, according to Blues boss Mark Molesley.
Akinola signed a two year deal for the Shrimpers last week.
But Molesley will not rush the striker into action.
"He hasn’t had a pre-season," said Molesley.
"He’s kept himself fit by himself but the way the game is played now you have to make sure you have a solid bank of work behind you.
"We can’t risk rushing people and them being out for a long period."
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