Bolton v. Chelsea preview

Injured
By Matt Lawton
November 22 2002

High flying Chelsea travel north tomorrow to face a Wanderers side that, despite their fantastic win at Leeds last week, have several problems, particularly in defence.

Bolton are definitely without French defenders Bernard Mendy, who suffered a broken leg in midweek, and Bruno N'Gotty, who starts his three match suspension following his controversial sending off against West Bromwich Albion in the last outing at the Reebok.

Gudni Bergsson and Mike Whitlow may also miss out through injury which leaves Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce with huge problems in the back line. Midfielders Paul Warhurst and Gareth Farrelly will also miss out due to injuries and the good form of their replacements.

Danish striker Henrik Pedersen will look to finally fulfil his potential after he scored his first Premiership goals for Bolton last week, his two goals crucial in Bolton's victory.

Bolton will come up against former striker Eidur Gudjohnsen, who recently has been to subject to lots of speculation focusing on a possible transfer to Bolton's local rivals Manchester United, for the first time at the Reebok as the former Reebok hero didn't play in the corresponding fixture last season. Bolton's problems in defence could mean that Gudjohnsen and his high-scoring striker partner Gianfranco Zola could have a field day against a threadbare defence.

However, the Bolton fans are sure to roar on the team as there is renewed confidence following last week's victory.

COME ON YOU WHITES!!