Caretaker boss Bowyer without Magennis and Konsa for Charlton bow

Posted Thursday, March 22, 2018 by PA

Caretaker manager Lee Bowyer will take charge of Charlton for their Sky Bet League One clash against fellow play-off chasers Plymouth at The Valley.

The Addicks saw Karl Robinson leave the club on Thursday, with former Leeds and Newcastle midfielder Bowyer being assisted in first-team coaching duties by veteran midfielder Johnnie Jackson.

Northern Ireland forward Josh Magennis and England Under-20 defender Ezri Konsa are both away on international duty, but Lewis Page could come back into contention after sitting out last weekend’s goalless draw with Fleetwood under the head injury protocol.

Full-back Chris Solly is sidelined by a knee injury sustained against Blackpool, goalkeeper Dillon Phillips (ankle) continues his recovery as does on-loan Arsenal forward Stephy Mavididi (hamstring). Billy Clarke (knee) is a long-term absentee.

Plymouth, with seven wins from the last eight, are again expected to be without defender Sonny Bradley.

Centre-back Bradley has returned to light training after missing the last two games with an unspecified problem. Yann Songo’o is ready to deputise once again.

Forward Simon Church (hip) and right-back Gary Miller (hamstring) are also not expected to feature.

Midfield duo Antoni Sarcevic (groin) and Jamie Ness (calf) continue their recoveries.