Rotherham United boss Matt Taylor provides latest on goalkeeper search plus updates regarding Viktor Johansson, Josh Vickers and Jordan Hugill

Rookie keeper Robbie Hemfrey was thrust on for a debut in Tuesday's draw with Burnley after Josh Vickers suffered a groin injury, with Viktor Johansson already struggling with a shoulder injury.

It potentially leaves the relegation-threatened Millers without a senior keeper heading into Saturday's game against Bristol City.

Rules give English Football League clubs special dispensation to bring in a keeper from another EFL club on loan as emergency cover, but Taylor admits the search is proving problematic.He said: "In terms of the loan market, we have been banging our heads against a few brick walls to bring in the type of goalkeeper we need.

"It's difficult. We can identify all the number twos and threes and goalkeepers playing elsewhere. It's whether they are going to be allowed out for an emergency loan which is what we need - seven days of cover and two games within those seven days.

"So many clubs and teams have so much to play for that they can't afford to take the risk, which I understand. It doesn't help our cause at the moment and my sleep levels."

Vickers is to undergo a scan today (Thursday) and is very doubtful for the weekend, while a decision will be made on Johansson tomorrow.Taylpor, whose side welcome Cardiff City on a relegation six-pointer next Thursday, said: "I don't think Josh will be anywhere near close enough.

"In all honesty, Viktor is still in a lot of pain and a lack of movement there, but Viktor being the player he is, he wants to put himself forward.

"But we have got to be sensible as to whether he can contribute to a performance. He has been improving on a daily basis and he is not a million miles away.”Oli Rathbone (groin), Tyler Blackett (hamstring) and Jordan Hugill (iIlness) will be assessed on Friday.Taylor added: "Jordan has had a couple of days in bed at home and we will find out where he is at tomorrow. He was certainly pretty rough on Tuesday and has had this pretty consistent knee niggle."There's two players we are sort of waiting on. One is sort of a definite no, but Jordan, with the rest of the group, has a chance."