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

Injury woe: McCarthy misses out Wigan look set to be without midfielder James McCarthy for their Premier League opener against newly-promoted Norwich. 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. 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. Provisional squad: Al Habsi, Caldwell, Boyce, Figueroa, Watson, Diame, Rodallega, Moses, Sammon, McArthur, Gomez, Gohouri, Di Santo, McManaman, Lopez, Stam, Thomas, Kirkland, Jones, Nicholls, Golobart. CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE