Latics look strong for Potters clash

Last Updated: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:42
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Defender Steven Gohouri is Wigan's only absentee as Roberto Martinez has a near full-strength squad for Tuesday's visit of Stoke.

The Latics chief is spoilt for choice ahead of the game at the DW Stadium, but Ivory Coast international Gohouri is struggling with a hamstring problem and will not feature.

Martinez also drafted in Victor Moses and Marcelo Moreno last month and both players are set to start on the bench following brief substitute appearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Sunderland.

Martinez is looking forward to the game but warned his side to expect a tough test against a well organised Stoke outfit.

He told the Evening Post: "Stoke are very good at what they do, and they have mastered it.

"They actually play a little bit more football than a lot of people give them credit for, and they have a few players - like Tuncay and Matthew Etherington - who are exciting when they get on the ball and make things happen.

"But they remain the best team in world football at doing what they do from throw-ins, from set-plays and working to a strategy.

"They have added another dimension this season, and have maybe gone up to a different level.

"Stoke can score from absolutely anywhere on the field, and our concentration levels has to be there for the full 90 minutes."



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