Preston North End currently sit third in the Championship following the opening 21 games of the season.
North End, who are led by Paul Heckingbottom currently, have gained 35 points from their performances and are unbeaten in their last five games.
Meanwhile, the side also sit seven points behind second place Middlesbrough and are 12 points behind leaders Coventry City.
But, with a busy festive period coming up, Preston arguably have the opportunity to gain momentum and attract potential targets to the club in the upcoming January transfer window.
However, whilst North End may look towards players for recruitment in the January window, maintaining their current squad is also arguably crucial if the side are to succeed in the second half of the season.
Now, an update has emerged on two Preston North End players as they begin their journey to recovery.
According to Alan Nixon, speaking on his Patreon account, midfielder Ali McCann is back in action following a freak arm injury.
Meanwhile, the journalist has also stated that Brad Potts played in a behind-closed-doors fixture against Bradford City as he brings himself to the correct match fitness levels.
Nixon also stated that, in the game, Potts managed to play one half.
Finally, the reporter has stated that the two players need another run-out but could play in a behind-closed-doors fixture next week ahead of their return to the first-team squad.
With this injury update now received, attention could turn to Deepdale to see if manager Paul Heckingbottom will provide any further updates on the duo.
Meanwhile, fans could look towards the manager to see if he includes the duo in any of the upcoming festive fixtures.
But, in this case, only time will tell as Preston North End strive for success in the second half of the 2026-26 campaign.
