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Charlton boss Lee Bowyer has confirmed that summer signings Tomer Hemed, Beram Kayal and Erhun Oztumer are still not quite ready as they ‘need to get a bit fitter’ before they’re ready for more than a short cameo appearance.

Hemed was signed on a permanent deal from Brighton after the Seagulls agreed to cancel the striker’s contract, whilst Kayal was also signed from the Premier League side but on a loan deal instead of a permanent agreement.

In Oztumer’s case, the midfielder was signed from Bolton on a free transfer after he was granted permission to leave by the EFL.

What did he say?

Bowyer said: “Erhun Oztumer, Tomer Hemed and Beram Kayal all need to get a bit fitter. Beram played a game behind closed doors on Tuesday and got 75 minutes. He’s coming back from injury so it’s about getting them up to speed.”

Give them all the time they need

Whilst the aforementioned trio are quality additions who will presumably have a big impact, there should be no worries from the Charlton faithful concerning Bowyer’s update and they should all be given ample time to work up to speed.

The Addicks are flying right now and have won three and drawn two of their five Championship games, with the likes of Lyle Taylor in fine form and carrying the baton superbly so far with four league goals to his name.

Hemed has played 45 Championship minutes already for the south Londoners whereas Oztumer has played 62 minutes, and whilst they will surely have a big role to play along with Kayal, there is no urgent need for the trio to get back to action.

Charlton are performing well above expectations having only just achieved promotion after winning the League One playoffs, so Kayal, Hemed and Oztumer should be allowed to rest, recuperate and take all the time they need to get to 100%.

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