Plymouth Argyle were without Ben Waine and Callum Wright for the 33 draw with Watford at Home Park on New Year's Day due to illness. Jordan Houghton also missed a previous game against Cardiff City for the same reason.

Neil Dewsnip, director of football for Argyle, confirmed that Waine and Wright were both ill in bed at home after missing the match against Watford. He also mentioned that Houghton was still fighting the illness slightly.

With Waine and Wright out, Tyreik Wright and 17yearold Freddie Issaka were called up to the bench for the Watford game. A number of players who have not featured much in first team action recently could make starts in their upcoming FA Cup third round tie against Sutton United.

Plymouth Argyle faced setbacks as key players Ben Waine and Callum Wright missed their recent match against Watford due to illness. This came after midfielder Jordan Houghton also had to miss a previous game because of sickness.

Neil Dewsnip, director of football for Argyle, provided an update on their condition stating that both Waine and Wright were at home sick in bed following their absence from the squad. Additionally, he mentioned that Houghton was still recovering from his own bout with illness.

With these absences impacting their lineup, Tyreik Wright and young talent Freddie Issaka were brought onto the bench as replacements for the injured players during this challenging period.

Looking ahead to future matches such as an FA Cup thirdround tie against Sutton United at Home Park, it is likely that several less utilized players will have opportunities to step into starting roles given these circumstances.

In terms of player statistics prior to being sidelined by sicknesses: Ben Waine has made seven starts along with 10 substitute appearances this season while scoring two goals; meanwhile Callum wright has played 15 games overall including ten times offthebench contributions throughout various matches within League Two play alongside other competitions they are involved in..