Ian Evatt Plans to Play it Smart at Bristol Rovers on Sunday
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Bolton Wanderers are preparing to take the Papa Johns route at Bristol Rovers on Sunday as they look to complete their regular season. Manager Ian Evatt has admitted that he is considering making major changes to his starting line-up for the game, with Ricardo Santos set to make his first appearance since the 4-0 win against Plymouth Argyle at Wembley in the Papa Johns Trophy Final.
Evatt has said that he wants to win the game on Sunday but not necessarily at any cost, as he looks to plan for the play-offs taking into consideration the knocks and bumps his players have taken in recent weeks. “We want to win – and I don’t take losing lightly,” he told The Bolton News. “I absolutely want to win the game on Sunday but not necessarily at any cost. We have to be smart with the ones that are carrying injuries – and there have been a few.”
The Bolton boss has been keen to keep the intensity high in training this week, as he looks to ensure his players are focussed and ready to take the game seriously on Sunday. He has said that he is taking the game extremely seriously and that he is not taking any backwards steps in terms of the intensity of training.
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Evatt is keen to ensure his players are ready for the game on Sunday and will be looking to put out a competitive line-up which takes into consideration the knocks and bumps his players have taken in recent weeks. With the play-offs in mind, he will be looking to play it smart and ensure his team are ready for the next challenge.
