A Jordi Gomez penalty was enough to ensure that Roberto
Martinez’s men got their pre season, off to a perfect start in Sweden.
In what was a reduced game, lasting 70 minutes played on an
artifical pitch, Martinez took the opportunity to give his whole squad some game
time.
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| Jordi Gomez |
Gomez dispatched the penalty confidently, when Ben Watson
was brought down, the result signalled a solid start to pre season for the
Latics.
Martinez will be
pleased with his side as he looks to ensure they build up, in time for the visit of Champions League winners Chelsea
on the opening weekend.
Elsewhere the hero of the 2010/11 great escape, Hugo
Rodallega completed his free transfer to Fulham, after failing to agree a deal
with the Latics.
He is set to earn a reported £70,000 a week from the move,
although his departure leaves the Latics somewhat short upfront.
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| Mauro Boselli |
Franco Di Santo looks set to lead the line once again, but
it remains unclear if Martinez is
going to look into the market for backup. Flop Mauro Boselli looks set to have
at least pre season to impress, as he returns from a season long loan in Argentina.
Rumours are circulating that Irish striker Conor Sammon is
set to join Championship side Derby County
on loan. As for youngsters Callum McManaman, Nouha Dicko and Rakish Bingham, they are likely to provide cover to the first team, or be sent out on loan for first team action.
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