The players likely to step up for Blackpool against Burton Albion following international call-ups
Blackpool have two players in World Cup qualifying action across the next week.
Blackpool will need to navigate having two players missing due to international call-ups this weekend.
Goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell is part of the Northern Ireland taking on Italy in Bergamo on Thursday evening (K.O. 7.45pm).
The winner of that game will then go on to face either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday (March 31) for a place at the World Cup.
Meanwhile, Charlton Athletic loanee Karoy Anderson is also looking to secure a place at this summer’s major tournament with Jamaica.
The Reggae Boyz meet New Caledonia in Mexico on Friday (K.O. 3am), with Congo DR awaiting the winner in next week’s final qualifier.
With Peacock-Farrell and Anderson away, Seasiders head coach Ian Evatt will need to find other solutions for an important meeting with Burton Albion on Saturday afternoon.
Rare Blackpool opportunity to come goalkeeper’s way
The goalkeeper situation is a pretty simple solution in the absence of the Northern Ireland international.
Summer signing Franco Ravizzoli will be given his first taste of action since December’s EFL Trophy tie away to Harrogate Town.
Despite initially being added to the Blackpool squad to compete for the number one jersey, opportunities have been limited for the ex-Wycombe Wanderers man.
His previous two starts in League One have come on the other occasions when Peacock-Farrell has been away.
As a back-up, the Seasiders could call upon Harvey Bardsley. The youngster has recently spent time with Trafford on loan, but as part of the agreement between the two clubs could be available for the matchday squad against Burton.
Blackpool midfield consideration
Elsewhere, it’s probably less straightforward to select a replacement for Anderson in the midfield - especially after a superb display from the 21-year-old in the recent 0-0 draw away to Cardiff City.
Sticking to the same system as recent weeks, someone more attack-minded will join Jordan Brown in the holding midfield roles.
George Honeyman has struggled on the whole during his time on the Fylde Coast since his summer move from Millwall, but clearly does have something in his locker and also provides leadership out on the field.
Equally, the role might be better suited to Leighton Clarkson, who has shown snippets of his quality since his recent move from Aberdeen.
Despite being a regular throughout his first few weeks in Tangerine, the ex-Liverpool youngster has been used less frequently in recent times and is due a start.
With some tactical tweaking, there could also be a consideration of using Joel Randall - despite the Bolton Wanderers loanee’s disappointing evening in the 3-2 victory over Port Vale earlier this month.
While he may not be one for the starting XI after a period on the sidelines due to injury, Anderson’s absence does open up a spot for Ryan Finnigan to return to the matchday squad.
The ex-Southhampton youngster enjoyed a strong loan spell with Walsall in League Two during the first half of the season, and will be looking to build on that.
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