STEVE Cook is not yet ready to return to action as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.

The centre-back has not featured for Cherries since coming off injured during the Championship play-off semi-final first leg loss against Brentford in May.

And while he is closing in on a return, Saturday's visit of Blackpool will come too soon.

That said, the injury situation is easing with Jack Stacey, Lewis Cook and the ill Adam Smith the only other absentees, while Jefferson Lerma serves the fifth of his six-game ban.

Asked for an injury update on the squad, Parker said: "We are where we were before. Obviously Junior (Stanislas) and Ben (Pearson) were both involved on Wednesday, I expect that will be the same tomorrow.

"Injury-wise, everyone else it’s still too early for them to be ready for this weekend – Steve Cook and obviously Lewis Cook. We are where we are."

David Brooks is available again after serving a one-match suspension on Wednesday evening.