Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez says Hugo Rodallega's return was one positive to come from their defeat to Bolton Wanderers.

Rodallega's return at the break was a welcome boost for Martinez after initial fears the talismanic striker could be out for as much as four months with the knee injury he suffered against Queen's Park Rangers.

Martinez added: "It was great to see Hugo back. We expected him to be out for three or four months but he worked really hard. He is not fully fit but we needed his enthusiasm and his magic touch.

"We are starting to see players come back from injury now and we need a bit of stability.

"I feel there were many good things not reflected in the scoreline that will allow us to get good results in the upcoming weeks."