Charlton Athletic get double injury boost ahead of Blackpool match

BY RICHARD CAWLEY

Joe Aribo is fit for Charlton’s home game against Blackpool this weekend – with captain Jason Pearce set to play in an U23 match tomorrow.

The Addicks are also boosted by the return from suspension of Lyle Taylor and Patrick Bauer. Krystian Bielik serves a two-game ban for 10 cautions.

Aribo had been missing with a knee injury but has trained fully this week.

Pearce (ankle) should be available for the following weekend at AFC Wimbledon.

Charlton boss Lee Bowyer said: “We’re getting stronger all the time.

“Joe has trained this week and we’re hoping he’ll be okay to be in the squad.

“Pearcey is playing an U23 game tomorrow, so he should be good for selection from next weekend as well, if he comes through that okay.

“It is a good time for everybody to start coming back now, especially for the big push.”