Defence still a problem for Latics

Reuben Hazell remains suspended after the Boxing Day clash with Tranmere was postponed.Hazell picked up his fifth booking of the season in the recent 2-2 draw at Wycombe and must serve a one-match ban.Andy Holdsworth is a long-term absentee having undergone surgery on his knee and manager Dave Penney could also be without Joe Jacobson (calf), Kelvin Lomax and Paul Black (both groin).Keigan Parker is rated doubtful due to illness, but fellow striker Pawel Abbott and winger Chris Taylor may return from their respective hernia and hamstring injuries.Hartlepool are set to hold a pitch inspection at 10am to determine whether the game can go ahead.

Source: Team_Talk