Blackpool will field an unchanged matchday squad for their League One fixture against Plymouth Argyle at Bloomfield Road this afternoon. The Seasiders, sitting 10th in the table with eight points from six games, are looking to bounce back from a run of one win in their last five matches. The team has scored 9 goals and conceded 10 this season, and their next match after today is away to Cambridge United on October 10.
Manager Ian Evatt has no fresh injury concerns to contend with ahead of the clash with the seventh-placed Pilgrims. The club's lengthy injury list, however, remains a significant factor in team selection for the foreseeable future. For the latest updates on player availability, fans can check our injuries page.
Injury list remains lengthy
Winger CJ Hamilton is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury as a substitute against Barnsley earlier this month. He is expected to be out for between ten and twelve weeks.
Captain George Honeyman, who flagged a calf issue in that same Barnsley defeat, has missed the subsequent games. The 31-year-old midfielder is expected to return after the upcoming international break.
Striker Niall Ennis, who has missed the start of the campaign with a hamstring injury, has recently returned to training. He could be available for the trip to Cambridge United in October. Forward Dale Taylor, also sidelined with a hamstring problem, is back on the grass and is targeting the Abbey Stadium game on October 10 for his return.
Defender Hayden Coulson is using the break to regain fitness after suffering a dead leg last month. Fellow defender Fraser Horsfall is still wearing a protective boot following summer ankle surgery that encountered complications, with no definitive return date set.
New signing Michael Ihiekwe, the 33-year-old defender, is recovering from surgery and managing a toe issue, with no set date for his return. Teenager Oluchi Nwankwo, who suffered a contact knee injury in a July friendly, is expected to be out until next month.
Recent form a concern
The unchanged squad comes as Blackpool seek to improve on recent results. Their last outing was a 2-2 home draw with Bromley, where goals from Albie Morgan and Tom Bloxham were not enough for victory. Before that, they suffered a 3-1 defeat at Reading and a 2-1 loss at Barnsley. The team's current position in the standings reflects this inconsistent run of form.
With the international break approaching, the club is focused on using the time to build fitness among the walking wounded. The immediate task is to secure a positive result against Plymouth to halt the recent slide in form.
More detail at Blackpool Gazette
