MAGNUS OKUONGHAE could be back for Hartlepool United at the weekend.

The big centre-half from Luton is on loan at Victoria Park, but has missed the last two games – first through injury and then because he wasn’t able to play in the FA Cup last weekend.

He suffered a foot injury in the defeat at Wimbledon almost two weeks ago and, while X-rays have not showed up a metatarsal break, he remains a doubt.

Pools signed Adam Jackson from Middlesbrough on loan and the centre-half impressed against Cheltenham last weekend, while Scott Harrison remains a doubt for Sunday’s televised game with Orient with a hamstring strain.

Pools boss Ronnie Moore, speaking at this morning’s press conference, said: “Magnus we hope he’s going to be OK. He’s in today, but won’t train and train Friday and Saturday and we look from there. It’s tough for me to leave anyone out after the way the defence played and Adam Jackson did well on his debut.

“It’s hard, but it’s tough to make those calls. You have to look at the game and what will make us better for that game.’’

“Scott is a doubt, Billy Paynter has an ache in his Achilles so we monitor him and he’s the biggest doubt.’’

But Moore will have Carl Magnay back from suspension after missing the last six games. He should slot into midfield on Sunday and Moore said: “Carl has been out, but he had a reserve game at Doncaster. Sometimes it’s hard to make those decisions and calls. I know what I’m going to do with the team, but wait and see.’’