Harambee Stars left-back Clarke Oduor is hoping to pass the fitness test and secure more playing time when Bradford City takes on Aldershot Town on Saturday in an FA Cup encounter.Oduor has sat out of the last two matches after suffering an injury while in action against Gillingham.Bradford felt the absence of Oduor as they suffered their first home defeat since March following last Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Doncaster Rovers.##NAJAVA_MECA_8457034##Graham Alexander has provided an update on whether Oduor will be ready for the home match against Aldershot.“He’s got a bruised shin, and it’s just a matter of the pain threshold and when he feels comfortable enough to train and play. It will be down to Clarke to declare himself fit. It’s not something that needs treating,’ he said in an interview with the Telegraph & Argus.Atletico Madrid among clubs Interested in Kenyan starsAlexander expressed optimism that Oduor, who also slots in midfield, will be comfortable enough to contest for playing time.“It’s bruising that needs to go down, but there’s a limited amount of treatment you can get for something like that. It’s how quickly the body heals. Players never wait for it to heal completely; it’s just whether the pain threshold is manageable and you crack on. That’s what players have been doing for years, and they’ll have to continue to do it because it’s a contact sport,” he said.The tactician heaped praise on Oduor, whom he labelled as different from the other players.Thirteen dropped as Harambee Stars squad for South Sudan return leg is namedHe also reserved praise for players, who have been stepping up and filling the gaps left by those in the treatment room.“He’s a good player as the other midfielders are, and he’s a little bit different from the other guys. We’re missing a lot of good players at the minute.It’s not just one or two. But if you look at the last five games or so, I think the players that have been playing have done a great job,” he added.
