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Shola Shoretire impresses Ian Evatt in Bolton Wanderers’ defeat to Derby County

Manchester United starlet came off the bench to give a taste of his talent

by David O'Neill


Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt has heaped praise on Manchester United loan star Shola Shoretire.

Evatt was already full of praise shortly after the United academy graduate’s move was confirmed, crediting his game intelligence and attitude.

And he was at again after a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Derby County in the EFL League One, during which Shoretire showed some glimpses of what he can offer.

Evatt believes it is only a matter of time before the playmaker becomes a key player for Bolton as they push for promotion into the Championship.

“We have never really had an out-and-out attacking number 10 who can receive the ball in such tight areas, be on the half turn, who we could trust enough to receive when he is opposed,” Evatt told The Bolton News.

“Provided we pass with detail, safe side away from the markers, we can give him the ball and he can be reliable, he can create for us. That will come with time, but I saw glimpses of it on Saturday.

“We haven’t had anyone I’d deem as a 360-degree player. Kieran Lee can be, but he is not an out-and-out number 10, he is an eight, really, but he can play 10 because of his intelligence.

“Shola brings a dynamic change of speed; he can get away from markers. He can dribble and beat players and when you come up against – as we did on Saturday – a man-for-man press, then you need people who can dribble and beat a man.”

Shoretire is clearly a player Evatt is a huge fan of, and that certainly bodes well for the youngster’s development as he enjoys first team football for the remainder of the season.

While his Bolton debut came from the bench, it will be no time before he is front and centre of his team’s promotion push.

After that, he will be keen to show Erik ten Hag what he can bring to Manchester United.

The manager has already shown a willingness to place trust in young players this season, handing debuts to Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo.

Shole Shoretire certainly possesses many of the qualities Ten Hag looks for in his attackers.
 




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