McCarthy a doubt for Latics

Wigan look set to be without midfielder James McCarthy for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League opener against newly-promoted Norwich.

Wigan look set to be without midfielder James McCarthy for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League opener against newly-promoted Norwich.

The Republic of Ireland international twisted his ankle in last week’s 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.

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