How Hartlepool United could line up against promotion-chasing Rochdale

Hartlepool United are bidding to end a run of five home games without a win when they host high-flying Rochdale on Tuesday night. Pools, who have failed to score in four of their last five matches at the Prestige Group Stadium, slipped to 15th in the National League following Saturday's narrow defeat to Dagenham and Redbridge, with supporters booing their side at full time. The pressure is beginning to build on Pools, who need to turn things around sooner rather than later but can expect a stern examination from a Dale side who will arrive in the North East in fifth in the National League despite losing their last two games. Here's how Pools could line up.

Our Pools writer is backing Darren Sarll to make changes for the midweek visit of Rochdale - do you agree?

9. Left-wing: Luke Charman

Made his first start since returning from injury on Saturday, getting through an hour. Started well before fading somewhat but is always willing to take on his man and is excellent out of possession. Sarll will be hoping that more minutes under his belt will mean he isn't far away from bursting into life. Photo: Frank Reid

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10. Striker: Mani Dieseruvwe

Didn't have his best game on Saturday and snatched at a couple of chances but looked far more threatening after Sarll's changes helped Pools get more bodies around him. Just two goals in 10 games so far this season and Poolies will be desperately hoping he can rediscover the form of the previous campaign that saw him score 23 times in the league. Photo: Frank Reid

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11. Striker: Gary Madine

Looked sharp after coming off the bench on Saturday and also seemed to help get Mani Dieseruvwe into the game. Might not be fit enough to get through 90 minutes, but with Pools desperate for goals it would not at all be a surprise to see Sarll start with two up front. Photo: Frank Reid

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