Ian Evatt has vowed Declan John understands the rotation at left wing-back this season at Bolton Wanderers as the pressure is shared around possibly the most physically difficult position on the pitch.
Ian Evatt's verdict on Bolton skipper Ricardo Santos taking on Peterborough's Jonson Clarke-Harris
16.09.2022 - 18:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has complete trust in skipper Ricardo Santos being able to keep Peterborough United hotshot Jonson Clarke-Harris quiet.
Wanderers have six points from the two matches played so far this month. A 3-1 triumph over Charlton Athletic was followed up in midweek with a 2-0 win over MK Dons on the road.
Saturday's opponents in the form of Posh are below Bolton in the table at present but are expected to be among the sides challenging for promotion this season. The London Road side were relegated from the Championship last season.
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The game pits Santos against his old side. As part of that, he will take on Jack Marriott and Clarke-Harris.
The striker has scored five goals so far this season and will surely be a contender for the League One top scorer prize this campaign. It is a mouthwatering match-up in prospect but Evatt is confident in his skipper's abilities against Clarke-Harris.
Evatt said: “It’s a great challenge for Rico because he’s a very good player. He’s one of the best strikers in the league, but I believe Rico to be one of the best centre backs in the league, so it’s a great match-up and a great challenge.
“I have complete trust and faith in Rico and I’m really pleased that he’s now starting to find the form that we all know he’s capable of. Huge amount of belief in him and I’m sure Rico will see it as a great challenge.”
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