Karl Robinson has revealed his starting line-up for Charlton’s Checkatrade Trophy clash with Crawley.
Summer signing Ben Reeves is set to return to action after building up his fitness, while young striker Reeco Hackett-Fairchild will lead the line.
Robinson said: “To be able to field a team which is based around a lot of Charlton academy players is something I’m very excited about.
“The Saturday game is the most important aspect of it but my job is also to make sure these young players have every opportunity possible to become a footballer here.
“Ben is back fit which is a bonus for us, so hopefully we can get him a few more minutes.”
Reeves’ only appearance in a Charlton shirt came in the Carabao Cup win over Exeter earlier this month.
He will play alongside eight Charlton academy graduates including Ezri Konsa, Dillon Phillips, Karlan Ahearne-Grant and more.
Robinson added: “Luckily with the rules this year, because we’ve lost Jay [Dasilva] and Josh [Magennis], it’s allowed players who have played two starts so basically all my squad falls into the rules and regulations which is fortunate.
“We’re only going to take four subs because I want my players to train very hard on Tuesday.”
Charlton team to play Crawley: Phillips, Djiksteel, Konsa, Sarr, Barnes, Crofts, Aribo, Charles-Cook, Reeves, Ahearne-Grant, Hackett-Fairchild.
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