Bad Fortune for Bolton
26 Oct 2006 - 13:06:48
Bolton Wanderers have a midfield injury crisis on their hands ahead of the visit of Manchester United on Saturday.
Skipper Kevin Nolan has already been ruled out through suspension after his sending off at Blackburn last week, while his expected replacement, former United utility man Quinton Fortune, also looks set to miss out.
The South African suffered a calf injury in training and looks set to sit out the meeting with his former employers.
"Quinton picked up a calf injury in training and I wouldn't think he has a chance of being fit," Trotters boss Sam Allardyce told the club's official website.
Meanwhile, Allardyce is also sweating on the fitness of forwards Nicolas Anelka and El Hadji Diouf, who picked up knee and ankle injuries respectively at the weekend.
"Injuries are causing a few issues this season and it is an area we have to manage carefully," continued Allardyce.
"With a small squad at our disposal - albeit with vast amounts of quality - we are keen to keep the injuries to a bare minimum through our injury prevention policy."
