Bolton defender Sam Ricketts to have achilles operation and faces six months out

18 February 2011 08:19
Bolton's Sam Ricketts faces six months out after suffering an achilles injury during Wednesday's FA Cup fourth-round replay victory at Wigan.[LNB]The Wales international defender was carried off on a stretcher in the second half after a challenge on Wigan's Victor Moses. [LNB] Injury blow: Sam Ricketts (right)[LNB]The injury cast a shadow over Bolton's 1-0 victory.[LNB]Team-mate Kevin Davies tweeted: 'Sam going in for an op on his achilles tomorrow (Friday), will be out for up to 6 months, gutted for him.'[LNB][LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Kevin Davies, Victor Moses Places: Wales

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