Bolton Wanderers return to action this weekend after the international break with a big clash against Wigan Athletic.
11.03.2022 - 13:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Elias Kachunga has returned to availability for Bolton Wanderers after overcoming a thigh problem which kept him out since early January and could play a part against Plymouth Argyle tomorrow.
Wanderers have their second game in the space of five days at the University of Bolton Stadium with the visit of the Pilgrims.
Bolton sit 11th in the table as things stand and seven points from the top six, while Steven Schumacher's side are in the play-offs and just a point ahead of Wycombe Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday.
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The Pilgrims won the reverse fixture 3-0 at Home Park in October and Wanderers will be seeking to make amends for that defeat.
And the return to fitness of Kachunga is a timely boost in the forward positions and offers another choice in the number 10 and nine positions.
Evatt said: "We could do with these experienced players that have played in big games. Kacha gives us something completely different to the others.
"He can play in the 10 - he’s a different type of 10 to Dapo and Kieran (Lee) – and he can play as a nine. So another good option to have."
James Trafford should continue as goalkeeper, while Gethin Jones remains absent due to being on compassionate leave after the death of his mother Karen.
It means the back three is likely to line up as Will Aimson, Ricardo Almeida Santos and George Johnston.
Marlon Fossey and Declan John are once again expected to line up as the wing-backs.
In central midfield, MJ Williams is likely to line up alongside Aaron Morley once more, with Kyle Dempsey to return to training next week.
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