JAN Molby is not overly concerned by defender Reuben Hazell's injury absence since signing for Kidderminster Harriers in the summer.

Hazell, 25, turned down a new deal at Torquay to sign for Harriers on a two-year contract but a knee problem has kept him on the sidelines.

However, Molby, whose side have opened the campaign by conceding no goals with a win and two draws, expects the former Aston Villa prospect to be back by the end of this month.

A similar time scale has been put on the other two main injury worries, Abdou Sall (ankle) and Iyseden Christie (foot).

But of Hazell, who will challenge for the right-back and centre-half positions, Molby said: "I'm not worried about the fact he hasn't played for us yet.

"Reuben's done a lot of fitness work and he's naturally very fit. He will be one of the players we have with experience at this level."

Harriers are preparing for what promises to be the biggest test of the season so far when they visit last season's play-off finalists Mansfield on Saturday.