WIGAN v Norwich: James McCarthy set to miss season opener with ankle injury

12 August 2011 09:25
Injury woe: McCarthy misses out[LNB] Wigan look set to be without midfielder James McCarthy for their Premier League opener against newly-promoted Norwich.[LNB]The Republic of Ireland international twisted his ankle in a pre-season friendly against Villarreal and Latics boss Roberto Martinez has given him only a 10% chance of being involved.[LNB]Striker Hugo Rodallega is available after returning late to pre-season training following his involvement with Colombia in the Copa America but defender Antolin Alcaraz, who reached the final with Paraguay, will be given more time to regain full fitness.[LNB]Provisional squad:[LNB]Al Habsi, Caldwell, Boyce, Figueroa, Watson, Diame, Rodallega, Moses, Sammon, McArthur, Gomez, Gohouri, Di Santo, McManaman, Lopez, Stam, Thomas, Kirkland, Jones, Nicholls, Golobart.[LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE[LNB]

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