Black absent for Wanderers trip

The Latics halted their recent slump by securing a first win in seven league games with a 2-0 victory over Exeter last weekend.Rookie left-back Black, 19, hobbled off the field six minutes before half-time against the Grecians.The injury is not as serious as first feared but he is set to miss out the game, which could see Joe Jacobson switched to full-back.Oldham are still without several players due to injury but the crisis is beginning to ease.Pawel Abbott, Chris Taylor and Reuben Hazell are heading back towards full fitness and should come into contention for the Boxing Day clash with Tranmere.

Source: Team_Talk