Blackpool wait on Virtue fitness ahead of season opener
Posted Friday, August 02, 2019 by PA
Blackpool midfielder Matty Virtue looks to be a doubt for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One home clash with Bristol Rovers.
Virtue has reportedly been nursing a thigh problem after coming off in the 2-0 friendly win against AFC Fylde on July 16.
Forward Joe Nuttall and defender Rocky Bushiri, who joined on Thursday from Blackburn and on loan from Norwich respectively, are among the summer signings who could feature.
The match will be the first competitive outing of Simon Grayson’s second spell as Seasiders boss following his appointment in July.
It remains to be seen if Bristol Rovers forward Jonson Clarke-Harris is involved.
Boss Graham Coughlan has been quoted as saying Clarke-Harris is being assessed after returning to training following a minor operation.
Summer recruits hoping to make debuts include loan signings Victor Adeboyejo and Tyler Smith.
Coughlan’s Pirates finished 15th last season, five places below Blackpool.
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