[photo via premierleague.com]

Bolton Wanderers and USMNT midfielder Stuart Holden is expected to be out for six months after sustaining a knee injury last weekend. The injury was a result of Jonny Evans slide tackle in the 75th minute of Bolton's matchup with league leaders Manchester United. Holden was taken of the field on a stretcher, and Jonny Evans received a straight Red.

Holden is not expected to be part of the United States' Gold Cup campaign this June.

Manager Owen Coyle said: "Stuart has been outstanding for me this season and he has shown in his performances that he is one of the best midfielders in the Barclays Premier League.

"He has such desire, strength of character and a winning mentality, and he will draw on all those attributes in his rehabilitation."

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