WEYMOUTH boss Brian Stock believes his “players need a rest” after the 3-0 loss to Aldershot Town.
Stock’s men looked jaded when turning in a dismal display against the Shots, who avenged their 2-0 reverse to the Terras earlier in January.
Following the defeat, Weymouth return to Vanarama National League action on Saturday, April 24 at title-chasing Hartlepool.
Echosport understands that could be postponed, with Hartlepool applying to league officials for a new date of Saturday, May 29.
And with Weymouth having played four times in 12 days, Stock is keen to give his squad a breather.
He said: “I think it’s (clear) that the players need a rest. We’ve asked a lot of a small group of players.
“Having a few days off will do a lot of players good. I need to revitalise the squad, inject that will to win.
“With no relegation, has that sunk into the players? It’s something I’ll evaluate as a manager.
“We need to make sure we give everything we’ve got right until the end of the season.
“I take it for granted that every player will give everything they’ve got.”
Back-to-back games against Dover had been scheduled but were then cancelled when the Whites halted play for the season.
Quizzed on his plans for the lay-off. Stock added: “There are one or two plans in the pipeline and I want this team to gel and kick on.
“Team spirit is huge to success and I want to remind them of that.
“Sometimes topping up fitness might be the wrong thing to do when rest is as good as a run.
“We’ve got some good staff members and we’ll do what’s right for the players.”
Weymouth have discussed the possibility of an inter-squad game to retain match sharpness.
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