Redknapp said of the upcoming game: "I am not taking Blackpool lightly but in normal circumstances this would have been a great chance to rest a player or two.We have a big game coming up at Aston Villa next week and staying in the Premiership is our priority".
To add to Redknapp's woes, Jason Roberts is cup-tied as West Bromwich Albion, who face Nottingham Forest in the cup this weekend, wish to keep the striker an option should they progress.