Friday May 02 2008 09:30
Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson has conceded Saturday's home game against Sunderland is likely to be El Hadji Diouf's last appearance at the Reebok Stadum.
The 27-year-old Senegal international is out of contract at the end of the season and revealed earlier in the year that he would seek a transfer in the summer.
Diouf has spent four years with the Trotters after originally joining on a season-long loan from Liverpool before a permanent transfer in 2005.
But despite his impending departure, Megson has no qualms about using the forward in a vital match in the club's battle to avoid relegation.
He said: "Diouf will be involved.
"He has already said he will be leaving in the summer, so if that transpires, this becomes his last home game for Bolton. I am sure he wants to go out on a real high.
"Diouf does have an ability to change games just by a move on the ball or seeing a pass and he give you something out of the ordinary. It is a rare talent.
"This is as big a game as this club have ever been involved in
"There have been a few close calls in the last 10 years, but it's right up there.
"It is imperative we get the win to give us a chance of staying up."
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