Tennai Watson limped out of the 2-0 defeat on Thursday to Peterborough United and remains a doubt heading into the 2023 curtain raiser, but we predict there will be other changes as well in the midfield and up front too.
Here’s how we think Dons could take to the Home Park pitch.
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MK Dons will be in all red on New Year's Day to face Plymouth, with the keeper in blue Photo: Jane Russell
. GK - Jamie Cumming
Saved a penalty last time out against Peterborough Photo: Jane Russell
. CB - Jack Tucker
The defence looks pretty stable of late, with Tucker lining up as part of the three Photo: Jane Russell
. CB - Zak Jules
Gave away a penalty and could have been sent off against Posh Photo: Jane Russell
. LWB - Daniel Harvie
Scored the winner against Forest Green on Boxing Day Photo: Jane Russell
9. AM - Nathan Holland
Has been the main outlet in the attacking department of late Photo: Jane Russell
10. ST - Louie Barry
Offers the option to play as a striker or to drop in alongside Holland in the supporting role Photo: Jane Russell
11. ST - Mo Eisa
His pace and ability to play over the shoulder would help Dons play on the counter at Home Park Photo: Jane Russell
12. Possible - Dawson Devoy
Brings creativity to the centre of the park for Dons Photo: Jane Russell