Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright could have as many as four new players at his disposal by the time they return to league action.

The Fleet boss is busy reshaping his squad behind the scenes after a fruitless festive period.

They’re next in action at fellow strugglers Boston on January 11 in what is a must-win game for rock-bottom Ebbsfleet.

Wright has reiterated his desire to bring in new faces since being appointed manager on December 11.

“I’d like to say we’ll definitely have a couple but my aim is to have three, maybe four, by then,” said Wright.

“I’d certainly say at least two will be done. I’m working very hard to get four or five and if that’s by Boston, great, but if not then we’ve got a while to do it but sooner rather than later.

“We’re trying to get the best players in that we can. It’s difficult to get all of the ones you want but we’ve got a huge list that we’re going through.

“We’re out watching players, speaking to players, speaking to people in the game to try and get the best ones that can help this football club.”

Since Wright took charge, goalkeeper Dylan Berry has left the club by mutual consent and Kymani Thomas has joined Waltham Abbey on loan.

Will Randall’s exit was announced on Thursday after his contract expired and there will be more departures in the weeks ahead as the Fleet boss brings in new faces.

Wright added: “Everyone’s pretty much had a go, some more than others and I get that. I know it’s hard for some that are on benches or not in squads, I get it all.

“But everyone’s always playing for the next game or their future, and I’ve got some big calls to make.

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“Some people have impressed me a little bit more, not just on matchdays but in training and around the place, and some people not quite as much.

“If people aren’t happy and don’t want to be here for one reason or another or aren’t up for the fight or scrap then they’ll get moved on.

“If I don’t think they’re quite ready or not for us, whether that be ability, mindset, characters, leaders, all the words you need in a footballer, then I’ll move them on or try to find a solution.

“That’s on me, that’s a big part of what I need to do. Hopefully when I do that, we’ll see big improvements on the pitch as well.

“I’m managing a lot of players here, there’s a lot I’m dealing with and a lot of that is going on behind the scenes.

“Not everyone is going to love me at all times because I (will) upset people. I have to manage that off the field, which I am.”