Where Blackpool defender is up to in recovery after undergoing fresh scan ahead of Wycombe Wanderers game
Blackpool defender Andy Lyons could make his return to action before the end of the season.
It’s been a tough few years for Andy Lyons - with Blackpool defender having his fair share of battles with injury.
The former Republic of Ireland youth international, who has been with the Seasiders for just under three-and-a-half years, was hit with a serious knee injury in February 2024.
This kept him on the sidelines for well over a year, with his return to action only coming at the end of last season.
The 25-year-old had featured 25 times in all competitions this term before suffering a setback in the form of an achilles injury back in January.
Lyons has returned to the grass in the last few weeks, but there were fears had suffered another setback before Blackpool’s meeting with Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park.
Despite initial concern, like Bailey Peacock-Farrell, George Honeyman and Josh Bowler this week, the results of additional checks proved to be positive.
“Going back to the scanner we discussed earlier, he had some soreness in his achilles, so we rescanned him, but he’s fine,” head coach Ian Evatt said.
“It’s another positive one to add to the polishing we spoke of earlier.”
Defensive considerations for Blackpool boss
If Lyons has fully overcome any additional problems, there could be a place on the bench for him this weekend due to shortages in defence.
Fraser Horsfall will miss the Seasiders’ next two games after being sent off in last Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Peterborough United, while Michael Ihiekwe is out for the season after undergoing surgery on the toe injury that has plagued him throughout the campaign.
Discussing his defensive considerations, Evatt joked: “I’m feeling pretty fit myself, so I might pick myself. Obviously we’ve got some issues, but it’s about adapting and overcoming them.
“In football, in adversity always comes opportunity, and there’s opportunity for others to step up to the plate knowing we need a performance and a result to get the points we need to stay in this division.
“It’s always next man up, and that’s the way we’ll view it on Saturday.”
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