Bolton Wanderers have confirmed their starting eleven for the Championship match away to Norwich City this afternoon. The lineup sees Gavin Bazunu start in goal behind a back four of Jon Larrazabal, captain Eoin Toal, Ben Davies and Jack Conway.
In midfield, Josh Sheehan and Ethan Erhahon are paired together. The attacking trio behind striker Maxime Dalby consists of Dong, Rúben Rodrigues and Thierry Gale. The bench includes substitutes James Bonham, Akin Famewo, Xavi Simons, Charlie Watson, Yuito Ito, Samuel Iling-Junior, Zak Nelson, James McAtee and Thelonius Bair.
This fixture presents a significant challenge for a Bolton side currently 21st in the Championship table with seven points from seven games. Their recent form shows just one win in their last five outings, a sequence that includes four defeats. The team will be looking to build on their last result, a 1-0 home victory over Cardiff City secured by a late Thierry Gale goal.
Norwich City manager Philippe Clement has made several changes from his midweek Carabao Cup side. Vladan Kovacevic returns in goal, with Ben Chrisene, Ruairi McConville and Jack Stacey restored to the backline. Captain Kenny McLean, who was rested in midweek, returns to the midfield alongside Pelle Mattsson. The attacking line sees Anthony Musaba, Oscar Schwartau and Andre Brooks supporting striker Mo Toure.
Paris Maghoma, a former Bolton player, is named among the Norwich substitutes. The Canaries are without several players including Mathias Kvistgaarden, Bruno Alves and Anis Ben Slimane due to minor issues or squad selection. Long-term absentees Ali Ahmed and Mirko Topic continue their rehabilitation, while Lucien Mahovo is working towards a return to team training.
For Bolton, the match offers a chance to climb away from the lower reaches of the standings. The team's next assignment after this is another away trip, details of which can be found on the club's fixtures page. Managerial decisions today will be scrutinised as the club seeks to turn around a difficult start to the season.
The original report is at The Pink Un
