Neil Critchley provides update on the fitness of CJ Hamilton and Gary Madine ahead of Blackpool's trip to Charlton Athletic

CJ Hamilton is likely to return to one of Blackpool’s match-day squads in the “near future” according to Neil Critchley.
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The winger has stepped up his recovery from a serious hamstring injury in recent weeks, having been out since mid-December.

Due to the nature of the injury, Hamilton is likely to be eased back into action, but Critchley admits that point isn’t too far away.

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“CJ stepped up his training this week, so he’s been back in with the squad and trained which has gone well so far, he’s had no ill effects,” Pool’s head coach told The Gazette, speaking this morning.

“We’re hopeful that, if we can keep him on the training pitch, he’ll be back into one of the match-day squads in the near future.

“As for Gary Madine, he’s on the grass and I’ll be having a meeting shortly with the physios and the sports scientists to see what we do with him regarding tomorrow’s game (against Charlton Athletic).

“If there is a silver lining from Tuesday night’s postponement, it’s that those two have had a bit more time to recover, train or step-up their rehabilitation. But who knows if it will work in our favour until we get right into the thick of the games?

CJ Hamilton hasn't featured for Blackpool since December 19CJ Hamilton hasn't featured for Blackpool since December 19
CJ Hamilton hasn't featured for Blackpool since December 19
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“We’ve not really got into the routine of Saturday-Tuesday for a prolonged period of time yet, so we’re hopeful that will maybe play into our favour.

“But there’s been so many ups and downs this season and so many things that have come out of the blue, you try not to think too far ahead.”

Daniel Gretarsson is another player that is continuing his recovery from a hamstring injury, having not featured since January 9.

While the centre-back is making good progress, he’s a bit further behind in his recovery than teammate Hamilton.

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“He’s back on the grass and running, but he’s probably a couple of weeks away from joining in with the group I would have thought,” Critchley revealed.

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