New manager John Askey was slightly hindered with his team selection during his first game in charge against Walsall with the likes of Jamie Sterry and Dan Dodds both unavailable, as well as star striker Josh Umerah.
Hartlepool have been on the wrong side of injuries throughout the season with several players struggling – including a number of long-term absentees.
But how long will Askey continue to be without some of his players?
With the relegation run in now looming, the new Pools boss will be keen to get people out of the treatment room and back onto the field to give his side the best opportunity of beating the drop this season.
Here, at The Mail, we look at those players currently missing for Hartlepool and when they could, potentially, return to the squad.
But how long will Askey continue to be without some of his players?
5. Rollin Menayese
Menayese saw his season ended with an injury picked up in the defeat at Carlisle United in January. The defender returned to parent club Walsall to continue his rehabilitation. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
6. Tom Crawford
Crawford has been out of action since October having had surgery on a prolonged foot injury which plagued him towards the end of last season. The midfielder has been pictured back in light training in recent weeks and could, potentially, return for the final few weeks of the campaign. (Credit: Tom West | MI News) Photo: Tom West
7. Callum Cooke
Cooke has not featured since the FA Cup third round defeat to Stoke City with an ankle problem. The midfielder has recently returned to training and could be nearing a return to John Askey's side. (Credit: Michael Driver | MI News) Photo: Michael Driver
8. Josh Umerah
Umerah missed John Askey's first game in charge with a slight knee injury and remains short of full fitness. Askey hinted there was an element of caution to Umerah's absence against Walsall and he seems unlikely to be out for any lengthy period of time at this stage. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher