Interim York City boss John Askey says Nottingham Forest youngster Sam Sanders will be needed over the next few weeks following his loan move to the National League side.
The 20-year-old defender arrived at Yorkshire-based outfit on a one-month youth loan this week, and could make his debut at home to Guiseley on Saturday.
Askey told The York Press: "I’ve seen a bit of Sam. He’s come in from Nottingham Forest and he’s been playing for their Under-23s on a regular basis.
"He can play all across the back four, so I feel like it’s a good addition. He’s big and strong and mobile and he’s a good footballer.
"Hopefully he will adapt to this league and this level and we’ll need him over the next few weeks."
Despite the arrival of Sanders, Askey is still looking to being in another defender to provide cover at full-back for the likes of Scott Barrow and Michael Duckworth.
"We had no cover in any of the positions at the back, aside from dropping Akil (Wright) back to centre-back and I think when we do that, we miss him in midfield," Askey added when reflecting on his decision to bring in Sanders.
"We probably need another defender in as well. If Scott or Michael go down then we’ll obviously be struggling to fill those positions."
