Source: Team_Talk
Coyle hopeful on Klasnic fitness
olton manager Owen Coyle will monitor the fitness of Ivan Klasnic ahead of the Premier League match against Arsenal on Saturday.[LNB] Klasnic, who sealed a permanent move from Nantes in the summer, missed the draw with Birmingham because of a thigh injury.[LNB]Coyle said: "What we have to recognise is that Ivan missed a lot of pre-season because of a dispute with his club.[LNB]"So we do not want to rush him back until we make sure he is right. But if he is able to train today and tomorrow he will put himself in contention."[LNB]With goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen suspended, Adam Bodgan will make his first start in the Premier League.[LNB]Coyle hopes the 22-year-old Hungarian will rise to the challenge.[LNB]He said: "Adam ticks all the boxes. He takes crosses, he is a terrific shot-stopper, he is brave.[LNB]"But the proof is in the pudding. He is going to have to deal with some top players at Arsenal and it is a real baptism for him. But it is one he should be looking forward to."[LNB]
