Charlton Athletic boss explains Jake Forster-Caskey’s absence

Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer has explained Jake Forster-Caskey’s absence from his matchday squad for today’s home game against Shrewsbury Town.

The midfielder is the only change for the Addicks as they chase back-to-back league wins at The Valley.

Bowyer told Valley Pass: “Jake has a couple of knocks, nothing serious.

“It is one of them risk and reward, we’ve got a lot of games to play in a short space of time. The right thing to do is let his body recover and bring Pratley into the middle of the park.”

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