Blackpool squad news V Plymouth Argyle: Eight out of Pilgrims test

Blackpool’s matchday squad is set to be unchanged for this afternoon’s meeting with Plymouth Argyle at Bloomfield Road.

The Seasiders will be looking to bounce back from a recent dip in form, with defeats coming on the road against Barnsley and Reading, before last Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Bromley on the Fylde Coast.

There’s still positives to build on from the opening month of the campaign, and certain characteristics Ian Evatt’s side will be looking to build on.

Here’s the latest squad news:

CJ Hamilton (Out)

CJ Hamilton was handed a major blow at the start of them month. After being introduced off the bench against Barnsley, the wing-back suffered a serious knee injury in a challenge, with a 10-12 week spell on the sidelines issued.

George Honeyman (Out)

Skipper George Honeyman was another casualty from Oakwell, with the midfielder flagging a calf problem at the beginning of the second half.

The 31-year-old will has missed the games since, but is set to be available again on the opposite side of the international break.

Niall Ennis (Out)

Niall Ennis has missed the start of the League One campaign due to a hamstring injury, but has recently returned to the grass in training - and is among those who could be back for a trip to Cambridge United in October.

Dale Taylor (Out)

Dale Taylor has also missed the start of the season due to a hamstring injury, but is back on the grass as well and is also expected to be back available for the game at the Abbey Stadium on October 10.

Hayden Coulson (Out)

Hayden Coulson suffered a dead leg last month, and has missed the last few games as a result.

Like Honeyman, Ennis and Taylor, Blackpool will use the international break to build up his fitness again before reintroducing him to competitive action.

Fraser Horsfall (Out)

Fraser Horsfall spent the summer working his way back to fitness after undergoing ankle surgery, but has since endured complications in his recovery.

The ex-Stockport County man has been forced to wear a protective boot in recent times, with no definitive date set for his return.

Michael Ihiekwe (Out)

Michael Ihiekwe is also recovering from surgery, with a toe issue plaguing his first year in Tangerine.

Like Horsfall, no date has been set for the 33-year-old’s to return to action.

Oluchi Nwankwo (Out)

Teenager Oluchi Nwankwo was forced off in the second half of Blackpool’s behind-closed-doors friendly against Blackburn Rovers in July due to a knee problem.

The contact injury is set to keep the defender out until next month based on the original diagnosis.