Blackpool squad news V Carlisle United: Two out and three close for FA Cup tie
Blackpool face Carlisle United in the FA Cup this afternoon
Blackpool welcome Carlisle United to Bloomfield Road this evening in the second round of the FA Cup (K.O. 5.30pm).
The Seasiders booked their place in this round of the competition with a 1-0 home win over Scunthorpe United last month, while the Cumbrians beat Reading 3-2.
Ian Evatt’s side will be hoping to use this game to bounce back from a recent poor run of form, with only one point coming in their last three League One games and their EFL Trophy run coming to an end on Tuesday night with a 4-2 defeat away to Harrogate Town.
Here’s the latest squad news:
Danny Imray
Danny Imray looks set to be the next Blackpool player to return to action following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
The Crystal Palace loanee was forced off on a stretcher in September’s draw with Luton Town after tearing his meniscus, and has been out of action since.
It’s hoped the wing-back could make his return to action this afternoon against Carlisle.
Josh Bowler
Josh Bowler exited early in last month’s 3-1 victory over Cardiff City due to a calf problem.
The 26-year-old, along with some of his colleagues, were back in training this week, and could be considered for this evening’s game, but is albeit slightly behind Imray.
Albie Morgan
Albie Morgan has also been progressing well in his recovery from a calf injury, and like Bowler is back full training after spending the past fortnight back on the grass doing some physical work.
If the midfielder is unable to play some part against Carlisle, the upcoming league meetings with Rotherham United and Lincoln City should see him make a return.
Dale Taylor
Dale Taylor is slightly behind the two players above, but is still closing in on a return in the next week or so.
The 21-year-old has been out of action since the beginning of October after picking up a serious hamstring injury away to Stockport County.
Niall Ennis
Niall Ennis is a little further away than his colleagues, but has recently received a positive update.
Discussing the striker’s situation after last month’s 1-1 draw with Leyton Orient, Evatt said: “Niall (Ennis) had great news. His scan was excellent, as good as we could’ve hoped for. His achilles is healing really well. We’re probably looking at three to four weeks.”
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