Turns out Nigel De Jong’s studs-up challenge was as bad as it looked on TV. They are estimating the fracture in Holden’s right fibula will take six weeks to heal. Fortunately–if this time table holds true, of course–this would allow Holden to finish the season with Bolton and regain fitness before the World Cup.
Despite the injury, Bolton have decided to exercise their option to extend Holden’s contract past the end of the current season. Manager Owen Coyle had this to say:
“We’ve already spoken with him and his representative to assure him he will be here for longer because of the belief I have in him, and the quality he has shown since he came to the club.”
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