Coyle happy to call on Sturridge

Bolton manager Owen Coyle could hand on-loan striker Daniel Sturridge his debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday.

With chances at Chelsea limited, Sturridge completed a deadline-day move to fellow English Premier League outfit Bolton until the end of the season.

The former Manchester City player has struggled to make an impact behind Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka and Saloman Kalou at Stamford Bridge.

And with the arrival of Fernando Torres from Liverpool for 50 million pounds – a British record transfer fee – Sturridge was likely to find himself pushed even further down the pecking order.

But Coyle is adamant a successful spell in the Bolton team will help the 21-year-old force his way back into the plans of Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti.

“We’re absolutely delighted to bring him to the football club,” Coyle said.

“He has attributes in abundance and I’m very excited to see him in a Bolton shirt.”

“Daniel is capable of playing in the Chelsea team and this move can give him the platform to go and show everybody what he has in his locker.”

“He has pace, he’s a goalscorer and he has terrific technique. Would I like to sign him permanently? Yes. But I don’t think I’ll be able to sign him permanently because of how well he will do while he’s here.”

For Sturridge, the promise of regular action was all he needed to hear before agreeing to Bolton move.

“It’s difficult for all young players not to play regularly,” Sturridge said.

“Owen Coyle wanted me to come here to play first-team football. As soon as he said those words I was straight down the motorway to sort everything out.”

Sturridge could make his debut when Bolton host Wolves in the English Premier League on Wednesday.

Defender Gary Cahill and midfielder Stuart Holden will be recalled to the starting line-up after being rested for the 0-0 FA Cup draw against Wigan on Saturday.

Midfielder Chung-Yong Lee has returned from Asia Cup duty but faces a fitness test.