Hartlepool United manager Graeme Lee remains optimistic over injury to former Sunderland striker
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Cook made his first appearance for Pools on New Year’s Day since coming on as a substitute in the win over Northampton Town back in October when starting against the Latics but came off midway through the first half with a thigh strain.
It continues what has been an injury plagued start to his career at the Suit Direct Stadium following his move from Gateshead in the summer.
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Hide AdThe former Sunderland striker has made just five appearances in a Pools shirt but manager Lee believes the 31-year-old should return sooner rather than later.
“It's hopefully not as bad as we first thought. It’s a strained thigh. Hopefully it’s only a grade one which won’t keep him out for long,” Lee told The Mail.
“It’s been a week now so hopefully in another week or two he’ll be back in training.”