If the striker does miss out, Gary Madine could take his place in the side after serving his four-match suspension.
Jordan Thorniley and Lewis Fiorini are both available, but a number of other players remain sidelined by injury.
With that in mind, here’s how we think the Seasiders might line up against Paul Ince’s side...
7. CM - Kenny Dougall
The Seasiders will need Dougall to be on much better form after a below-par display in midweek. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
8. CM - Lewis Fiorini
The Man City man should be fit to start after being rested in midweek. Pool certainly need to mix things up in midfield after a poor display in midweek. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
9. CM - Sonny Carey
Like Dougall, Carey needs to be much improved if he stays in the starting XI. Charlie Patino is also an option. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
10. RW - Josh Bowler
It's a flip of the coin between Bowler and Ian Poveda at this point, but the former should be fresher after starting on the bench against Blackburn. Photo: CameraSport - Ian Cook
11. LW - CJ Hamilton
Morgan Rogers looked tired and off the pace at Ewood Park, so we wouldn't be surprised to see CJ come back in. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
12. ST - Gary Madine
With Jerry Yates an injury doubt, Madine is expected to come straight back in on his return from suspension. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth