Blackpool will be without seven first-team players for their match against Bromley at Bloomfield Road this afternoon. Manager Ian Evatt confirmed the situation is set to ease in the coming weeks but offers no immediate relief for the League One side.
"Blackpool’s injury situation is set to ease over the next few weeks but no one new is expected back for their meeting with Bromley this afternoon - as they look to return to winning ways," Evatt told reporters.
The Seasiders head into the fixture sitting 12th in the table with seven points from their opening five matches. Their recent form shows two wins and three losses, including back-to-back away defeats at Barnsley and Reading. The 3-1 loss at the Select Car Leasing Stadium last week saw Leighton Clarkson score a late consolation.
The injury list
CJ Hamilton faces the longest layoff, ruled out for 10 to 12 weeks with a serious knee injury. George Honeyman is sidelined with a calf problem until after the upcoming international break.
Forward Niall Ennis is recovering from a hamstring issue and could return in October, while on-loan striker Dale Taylor, also with a hamstring injury, will be reintegrated after the break. In defence, Fraser Horsfall has no definite return date following complications from ankle surgery.
Michael Ihiekwe is working his way back from toe surgery and may resume training this month. Youngster Oluchi Nwankwo is out with a knee problem until next month.
Looking for a response
The consecutive away losses have stalled the momentum from a positive start that yielded seven points from the first three games. Evatt's team now looks to stabilise at home, where they have recorded a win and a draw so far. Fans can check the full schedule ahead on the club's fixtures page.
The result leaves Blackpool five points behind early leaders Sheffield Wednesday. Their next league assignment is a home game against 14th-placed Plymouth Argyle on September 19. The club's current standings position reflects a mixed opening to the campaign.
