Hartlepool United predicted XI ahead of visit of in-form Dagenham and Redbridge

Hartlepool United are set to welcome in-form Dagenham and Redbridge to the Prestige Group Stadium on Saturday. Pools, who are still bidding for their first home win of the new season, were beaten 1-0 by bottom club Ebbsfleet last week in what manager Darren Sarll blasted as their worst performance of the campaign. Dagenham, by contrast, come into the game off the back of a remarkable 7-1 win over Gateshead, who were unbeaten and top of the National League prior to their bruising trip to London. Pools are dealing with a number of injury doubts after Sarll confirmed Jack Hunter, Greg Sloggett, Gary Madine and Adam Campbell had all missed training this week, while teenage defender Louis Stephenson was allowed to leave on loan. The experienced Kieron Freeman is also sidelined and out of contract, although Pools did move to bolster their ranks following the signing of Nathan Asiimwe on loan from Charlton. Here's a look at how Pools could line up.

Here's how our Pools writer expects Darren Sarll's side to line up on Saturday - do you agree?

9. Right-wing: Joe Grey

Been a bit quieter in the last few weeks after a blistering start to the new campaign but scored against Dagenham last season and will be looking to add to his three goals so far this term. Photo: Frank Reid

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10. Left-wing: Luke Charman

Has featured from the bench in the last three games after returning from injury much earlier than expected and could be set to start for the first time in over a month on Saturday. Has already shown flashes of what he can do and his pace, drive and determination might help him get the nod ahead of Crystal Palace loanee Roshaun Mathurin. Photo: Frank Reid

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11. Striker: Mani Dieseruvwe

Just two goals in nine games so far this season but remains the right man to lead the line. Squandered one fairly presentable opportunity at Ebbsfleet but was largely starved of service. The returning Charman and Dodds should both add pace and more natural width to the side which might help Dieseruvwe rediscover his goalscoring touch. Photo: Frank Reid

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