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English Premier News :: Chelsea v Bolton Team News

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Posted on 2008-05-09 by Gooner

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Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka will not feature in the final game of the Premier League season against Bolton as he is ineligible to play against his former club.

The 29-year-old left the Reebok Stadium in January and transfer rules mean he cannot play on Sunday at Stamford Bridge when Chelsea could win the title if Manchester United drop points at Wigan.

Salomon Kalou is fit after an ankle complaint and provides Grant an option if Chelsea are chasing the game against Gary Megson's side.

Defender Ricardo Carvalho, however, will need a late check after landing heavily on his back during the victory over Newcastle on Monday.

Alex would be expected to partner John Terry in the heart of Chelsea's defence if Carvalho does not make it.

Chelsea squad : Cech, Hilario, Belletti, Ferreira, Carvalho, Alex, Ben-Haim, Terry, A Cole, Bridge, J Cole, Ballack, Essien, Lampard, Wright-Phillips, Malouda, Kalou, Anelka, Drogba, Shevchenko, Obi, Makelele.

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Bolton manager Gary Megson is hoping midfield duo Joey O'Brien and Ivan Campo will be available.

The pair missed last weekend's crucial 2-0 home win over Sunderland due to hamstring and calf injuries respectively.

Both players could be passed fit to play on Sunday although goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen and defenders Ricardo Gardner and Nicky Hunt remain sidelined.

Bolton Squad : Al Habsi, Samuel, Andrew O'Brien, Cahill, Steinsson, Nolan, Campo, Giannakopoulos, McCann, Joey O'Brien, Guthrie, Taylor, Davies, Rasiak, Diouf, Walker, Fojut, Cohen, Alonso, Helguson.

 

Sourced From : SportingLife

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