But the Boxing Day home game against Leyton Orient is the most difficult of the three games Posh face in eight days so there should no resting of the better players.
The PT would make three changes to the starting line-up from last weekend’s win at Port Vale. One of them has been forced by injury.
2. PETER KIOSO
James Dornelly did okay last weekend, but Orient have a far more potent attack and, as KIoso is the best all-round full-back at the club, he has to start this game after completing a one-match suspension. He will have had a 11-day break from competitive action so should be fresh and raring to go. Photo: Joe Dent
3. CARL JOHNSTON
It's probably best not to get too carried away by Johnston's performance as a substitute at Vale Park last weekend, but he showed so much defensive discipline and attacking flair he deserves another chance. At the end of the day though he will be a right-footed left-back which is a concern. This selection would have been made even if Jacob Mendy had been fit enough to return. Photo: David Lowndes
4. TOM LEES
There is an argument to give a 35 year-old centre-back a rest, but the best defensive unit needs to be on the pitch against one of the better attacking sides in the league. Lees can have a rest when Reading come to town next Monday. Photo: DAVID LOWNDES