Bolton Wanderers will 'miss' Liverpool loanee vs Accrington Stanley as selection decision faced

Ian Evatt admits Bolton Wanderers will miss Conor Bradley this weekend against Accrington Stanley but believes Lloyd Isgrove has proved he can be an alternative to the Liverpool loanee.

Isgrove made his first start since late November last night in the 3-0 win over Leeds United's under-21s in the Papa Johns Trophy. The winger lined up at right wing-back after overcoming his injury problems which has kept him out of first team action for nearly a year.

The Wanderers man is a candidate to be at right wing-back this Saturday when the Whites travel to take on Accrington. They will be aiming to transfer their cup form into the league and win their first League One match in four.

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But they will travel to the Wham Stadium without the services of Liverpool youngster Bradley. The Northern Ireland international is suspended after picking up his fifth booking of the season in the last League One outing against Barnsley.

Isgrove is an option to fill the void left by Bradley's absence this weekend and Evatt believes the returning player is a candidate to do so. Though Bolton will miss Bradley, Evatt believes it is a chance for someone else to step into the breech.

Evatt told the Manchester Evening News : “He’s (Isgrove) excellent and I think he’s suited to the way we play with wing-backs and that role. Conor has been outstanding so far this season and really consistent. I don’t know how he’s managed to get five yellow cards and not make a tackle yet, but it happens.

“We’re going to miss him on Saturday, no doubt, but it’s a chance for somebody else to step in.

“It has been a long road back for him (Isgrove) but he’s been