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Boss set to use N'Zogbia
Wigan Athletic, 12:48, September 9, 2010 , | 1 Comment
Roberto Martinez insists Charles N'Zogbia is ready to get his Wigan career back on track and could face Sunderland on Saturday.
N'Zogbia was on the verge of joining Birmingham City last month but the deal fell through at the 11th hour amid reports the winger had asked for more money from Blues.
Martinez left N'Zogbia out of the squad for Wigan's last game - the 1-0 win at Tottenham at the end of August - but says the key man could play against Black Cats.
"I feel that whatever the thoughts were and whatever the different options were that he had to consider, that is well in the past," the manager said.
"Now he is ready, he is focused and all he wants to do is help Wigan Athletic to carry on being competitive.
"From his position, he is ready to show everyone that he wants to enjoy his football with us."
Asked specfically if the former Newcastle man is in contention for Saturday, Martinez said: "He is, but not just because I'm saying it. It is the way he has been working in the last five (training) sessions.
"I don't blame Charles, I just blame the situation. But I have been delighted with Charles' attitude. He looks focused and concentrated.
"He made the final decision to stay - it wasn't imposed on him at all, so we have signed a new player."
he is a quality player and deserves a place in the suqad.