WANDERERS have calmed fears that Aaron Collins picked up an injury late in Saturday's win at Burton Albion.
The Welshman was hurt in a challenge just outside the penalty box and later called for medical attention off the ball – but head coach Steven Schumacher has played down the severity of the issue.
“He was just tired, knackered, him and John McAtee, you can tell they are shattered from the two big energy performances they have produced over the last two games.
“Everyone seems OK, there doesn’t appear to be any niggles.”
Wanderers’ attacking options are slim with Collins and McAtee the only out-and-out strikers remaining in the squad after an injury to Victor Adeboyejo and the January window sale of Dion Charles.
Schumacher has used Joel Randall and Klaidi Lolos in more advanced positions, however, and can also push Carlos Mendes Gomes forward if needed.
The Bolton boss also supplied an update on Will Forrester, who needed medical help for a facial injury.
“He got a sore one in the face,” he said. “He’s OK but he has got a big cut lip, which I thought again was definitely a foul, but the ref didn't give us much there. But yeah, he's fine, he's a tough lad.”
Read more: Player ratings from the win at Burton Albion.
Wanderers had to leave George Johnston out of the squad after he reported an injury in training – although Schumacher is hopeful that he won’t miss any great length of time.
“He pulled out of training yesterday, and said he felt like cramp-ish in the top of his hamstring,” he explained. “Again, it is probably fatigue, and that’s understandable.
“He just felt something as he was changing direction with his hammy. He couldn't finish the training session but he said he didn't feel too bad.
“Just like we did with Will Forrester and Eoin Toal, I'm not taking any risks with people when we don't need to take them.”
Wanderers also confirmed that Ricardo Santos has returned to full training for the first time since Schumacher’s arrival, having been out of action since January with a chronic pelvic injury.
