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West Brom boss Di Matteo defends scattergun Odemwingie in defeat

West Bromwich Albion boss Roberto di Matteo admitted Peter Odemwingie's prolificacy cost them in defeat to Bolton Wanderers.

Odemwingie, who is West Brom's leading scorer with six goals this season, was returning to the side after three weeks out with a calf problem, and Di Matteo blamed rustiness for the striker's failure to find the net.

The Italian said: "Peter had two fantastic chances and it's quite unusual for him (to miss them). He's quite composed in front of goal and he usually scores.

"But that will come. He's been out for a few weeks and I'm sure once he gets back into the rhythm again he will the score the goals."

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