Blackpool maps out potential changes for EFL Cup tie away to Burton Albion
The Seasiders were defeated 2-1 by Crawley Town in their League One opener at the weekend, and will be looking to put things right at the Pirelli Stadium this evening.Last season, head coach Neil Critchley made seven changes to his side for their EFL Cup first round tie away to Derby County – which ended in a 2-0 victory courtesy of a Jake Beesley brace
Ahead of the game against the Brewers, the Blackpool boss could take similar action as he looks to examine different players in his squad.
“There’ll be some changes, how many? – We don’t know yet, but it’s something we’ll discuss,” he said following the loss to Crawley at Broadfield Stadium on Saturday evening.
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QPR’s impending capture of talented playmaker Karamoko Dembele has prompted excitement among supporters, who will be keen to see the deal officially confirmed in the coming days.
Dembele enjoyed a stunning campaign on loan at Blackpool in the 2023/24 League One campaign, in which he recorded more than 20 direct goal
However, as revealed by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano via his X account on Friday evening, the 20-year-old prodigy is now set to sign for QPR from Brest in a €3m (£2.6m) deal which includes undisclosed add-ons and a sell-on clause.
QPR reaction to Fabrizio Romano’s Karamoko Dembele newsHeading into Marti Cifuentes’ first full season at Loftus Road, QPR have keen to bolster the squad with additional creativity in wide areas following the departure of Chris Willock to Championship rivals Cardiff City.
His exit on a free transfer was a source of frustration for supporters, although our resident R’s fan pundit Louis Moir believes Dembele will be able to replace Willock, lauding the imminent arrival as someone with the potential to be a “top top player” for the club
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