Hartlepool United manager Dave Challinor sets clear return dates for former Middlesbrough midfielder Luke Williams and ex Norwich City striker Mason Bloomfield following injuries against Eastleigh and Wrexham

Luke Williams and Mason Bloomfield (ankle) have both been ruled out of the long journey to Huish Park this weekend following injuries picked up over the past week.

Gary Liddle (groin) remains a long term absentee with manager Dave Challinor ruling the defender out until the new year.

“Luke won't be available, neither will Mason,” Challinor revealed.

“There are certain protocols regarding return to play that we need to tick off and it’s a fractured week where we played on Tuesday, recovered Wednesday and travelled down Friday.

"Next week will be similar and I hope they'll both be back in training next week we can get that ticked off.

"We've obviously got Barnet on Tuesday then a free weekend before Solihull so we're hoping they'll both be available for the Solihull game.

"It's unlikely the Barnet game will be a possibility they should be fine for the following Tuesday.”

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