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26.09.2022 - 17:17 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bolton Wanderers return to action from the international break this weekend when they take on Lincoln City.
The Whites host the Imps at the University of Bolton Stadium this Saturday. They sit in the top six following the international break.
Wanderers were not in action over the weekend after their clash away to Portsmouth was postponed owing to the number of players called up. Ian Evatt's side return to action this Saturday.
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Some players in the Wanderers squad have been in action for their countries in the international break. Others who have been at home will be aiming to make an impact when the action returns.
Here, we take a look at five players who could benefit from the break in club games.
Jon Dadi Bodvarsson
The Iceland international made a huge impact when joining Wanderers in the January transfer window from Millwall. That same impact is yet to be seen so far this campaign.
Injuries have been behind that, with the striker making a return from a hamstring problem in the League One win over Peterborough United. He followed that up with a full game under his belt in the Papa Johns Trophy against Tranmere Rovers.
Bodvarsson was not called up for international duty following his recent injuries. After his recent return to action, he will surely be aiming to make a big impact when the international break ends.
Josh Sheehan
The midfielder missed the second half of last season owing to a ruptured ACL. He had been one of the bright sparks for Wanderers in the first half of the 2021/22 campaign.
The former Swansea City youngster made his return to action at the end of August in the Papa Johns Trophy in the win
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