Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt gives verdict on Crewe Alex, international call-ups & injuries

Bolton Wanderers will be aiming to sign off on a positive ahead of the international break with three points on the road against Crewe Alexandra.

Wanderers sit 11th in League One heading into tomorrow's encounter at Gresty Road and aiming to keep their faint hopes of reaching the play-offs alive, though they are 11 points from the top six as things stand.

The hosts meanwhile are fighting for their very League One status, sitting bottom of the division and eight points from safety prior to kick-off.

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After this encounter, Wanderers have a two-week break after the clash next weekend versus Portsmouth was rearranged due to international call-ups by both sides, with Bolton next in action after this on the road to Wigan Athletic on Saturday, April 2.

Before the match against Crewe, Bolton boss Ian Evatt spoke to the media at a pre-match press conference and here's a transcript of what he had to say to broadcasters.

Injury update on Marlon Fossey?

“It’s not great news. He’s got a torn meniscus so he’ll be having surgery tomorrow and that will be him for the rest of the season."

Major disappointment clearly?

“From both parties, I think. He’s done exceptionally well since he’s been here. The crowd have really bought into him and vice-versa. He loves it here, but these things happen.

"There’s nothing we can do about it. It could have been a lot worse than just his meniscus, so it’s a pretty straightforward injury and operation but long enough to keep him out as there’s only six weeks left now so long enough to keep him out for the remainder of the season.”

Gethin Jones latest?

“Gethin will be back on Monday. It’s been a very