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...
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