Hartlepool United forward Luke Charman will undergo a scan on the injury he picked up in last weekend’s friendly defeat against Grimsby Town.

Lee Clark has revealed Hartlepool United forward Luke Charman is set to undergo a scan on an injury he picked up in last weekend’s pre-season friendly defeat against Grimsby Town.

The former Darlington and Rochdale star missed the final months of last season when he suffered a serious ankle injury during a win against Solihull Moors - but he returned for pre-season training looking to reach full fitness after putting pen-to-paper on a new deal at Victoria Park. Charman scored in a pre-season friendly at National League North newcomers Hebburn Town last month and appeared to be shaping up well as the new National League season rapidly approached.

Luke Charman picked up an injury in Hartlepool United’s friendly defeat against Grimsby Town (photo Frank Reid)

placeholder image — Luke Charman picked up an injury in Hartlepool United’s friendly defeat against Grimsby Town (photo Frank Reid)

However, the versatile forward appeared to suffer a major injury blow when he limped out of last weekend’s friendly defeat against League Two side Grimsby Town after following a challenge from Mariners goalkeeper Christy Pym. Charman has been on crutches over the last week - but is now walking freely. However, the true extent of his injury will not be known until he undergoes a scan on Monday - and Pools boss Clark has admitted the results could deliver ‘a big blow’.

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He told the club website: “He’s not on the sticks anymore so he’s walking without those, which is great news. He has a scan on Monday so until we find out that, we can’t really comment any further on how long that will be. It’s a big blow because I thought when he came on last week, he did really well. Fingers crossed we get the best news possible over that.”

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Attacker Luke Charman, who starts his first game since late October, is one of two changes for Pools. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

He said: “The manager spoke about how he wants the team to play, the intensity he wants from the group, the standards he expects every single day and building a team the supporters can really get behind. For me personally, those conversations have given me even more motivation to work hard through rehab because all I want to do now is get back fit, come back stronger and help the Club have a really positive season. There’s a really good feeling around the place already and I’m excited to be part of what’s ahead.”

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