Charlton Athletic’s head coach, Michael Appleton, states that the club will evaluate the status of their loaned players as the January transfer window approaches. The team has several temporary signings, including Chem Campbell from Wolves and James Abankwah from Udinese, who have not secured spots in the matchday squad. Panutche Camara’s loan from Ipswich Town has been hampered by injuries, ruling him out until the next year, while Slobodan Tedic may see more playtime due to Miles Leaburn’s hamstring injury.
Louie Watson, on loan from Luton Town, has been the most featured signing from the last window but was a substitute in the recent midweek match. Charlton could potentially free up funds and reduce squad size by canceling loans and moving surplus players, such as winger Charlie Kirk. However, the decision to end loan deals depends on mutual agreements between the two clubs, with Appleton emphasizing the importance of the relationship between Charlton and the parent club.
Appleton acknowledges that loan agreements often involve a mutual assessment period, typically lasting a week or two, to evaluate the success and viability of the arrangement. With numerous games scheduled before January, the club plans to closely examine the situation as they approach the transfer window. Appleton underscores the significance of the upcoming transfer window, expressing the club’s desire to emerge stronger rather than weaker. He emphasizes that a positive window can significantly impact their performance in post-January matches and increase their chances of securing valuable points. While cautious about predicting playoff prospects, Appleton anticipates a better understanding as they approach March and emphasizes the competitiveness among teams vying for a spot in the top six.