Coyle nurturing Miyaichi growth

Bolton manager Owen Coyle says he is determined to protect on-loan Arsenal youngster Ryo Miyaichi from injuries.

The 19-year-old Japanese winger has impressed since his move to Reebok Stadium in January, scoring one goal and collecting two assists in eight appearances.

But Coyle believes that he saw signs of fatigue at the end of last Saturday’s 3-2 win over fellow relegation-battlers Wolves.

“For Ryo’s part, there has been an awful lot asked of the kid, with the amount of games he’s had,” Coyle told reporters.

“I thought he was feeling it a little bit in his legs at the end of the [Wolves] game. We will need to get him rested up as best as we can to make sure he’s ready to play a part this weekend.”

The Scot also insisted that he will look to protect all of his young players in order to give them a chance to continue their growth as footballers.

“I look at Ryo and young Mark Davies, and when they come bursting into the game, as a football lover that’s exactly what I want to see. I’d pay money to go and see that type of player,” Coyle said.

“They glide by tackles and get themselves into the box, try to get a shot away, draw challenges. It’s exciting to see.

“What is important is that my younger players are getting better.”