KYLE Taylor is still receiving treatment on his hamstring problem at parent club Bournemouth.
The on loan midfielder suffered the injury during Southend United’s 2-0 defeat to Port Vale at the end of October.
And Blues boss Mark Molesley confirmed the 21-year-old had yet to return to Roots Hall.
"He’s still receiving treatment back at his parent club," said Molesley.
"The following Saturday he could be back around the group but if not then then definitely the following Saturday.
"It’s still a bit early to call when he will be back but it’s definitely weeks rather than months on that one now."
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