Coyle won't hurry Holden

28 April 2010 13:28
olton manager Owen Coyle is not prepared to put Stuart Holden's World Cup dream at risk by rushing the midfielder back too quickly.[LNB] The USA international has been sidelined since early March after breaking a leg whilst in action for his country against Holland.[LNB]But he has now returned to training and hopes to play in Bolton's final two games of the season.[LNB]The 24-year-old will be looking to prove his fitness ahead of the World Cup and Coyle would also like to have such an important player available again.[LNB]However, the Trotters manager does not want Holden to suffer a setback and has vowed not to take any chances.[LNB]"If he is ready, I will play him," Coyle told the Bolton News. "But if he is not, it would be wrong for me to throw him in there and do something detrimental.[LNB]"He's a great kid and he's got a big role to play for Bolton Wanderers in the future. [LNB]"I certainly wouldn't rule him out playing again this season, he has got a heart the size of a lion. [LNB]"But I can't and I won't jeopardise his opportunity, if it comes about, for the World Cup finals." [LNB]Holden has been targeting this Saturday's clash with Tottenham as a possible comeback date for some time and hopes to stay in contention for a World Cup call.[LNB]"If I can get a couple of games in to show that I'm available for selection, then that's all I can do," said the former Houston Dynamo midfielder. [LNB]"I felt a little sorry for myself at first but knowing I had that to aim at gave me hope. It gives me a chance to be considered for the 30-man roster."

Source: Team_Talk