Bolton v Portsmouth - early team news
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The former skipper was omitted for last week’s EFL Trophy win at Walsall before missing the 2-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon because of illness.
Pitman, who’s been linked with Swindon and Plymouth during the January transfer window, has now recovered and is challenging for a spot against the Trotters.
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Hide AdRyan Williams is also in the frame to be involved after missing the past five games with a groin problem.
Jack Whatmough featured for 90 minutes in the reserves’ 1-1 draw at Plymouth on Tuesday following his long-term knee injury and is again likely to be on the bench.
Ross McCrorie will return to Fratton Park next week having undergone rehab for his hamstring complaint with parent-club Rangers, while Lee Brown (Achilles) remains on the treatment table.
Meanwhile, Jason Lowe is back for the League One basement side following a three-match suspension.
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Hide AdThe midfielder received a red card against Shrewsbury last month but is set to go straight back into the Trotters’ starting line-up.
Manager Keith Hill will, however, be without Yoan Zouma after he limped out of Bolton’s 5-1 loss at Lincoln on Tuesday with a hamstring injury.
The Trotters also recently allowed senior left-backs Adam Chicksen and Josh Earl to depart, leaving no recognised specialist in the squad.
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