Raul Tamudo has again been left out of Espanyol's squad for a second week running amid talk of a possible move to Wigan. It has been suggested Latics Spanish coach Roberto Martinez is a big fan of his compatriot and is monitoring the situation closely.

Coach Mauricio Pochettino says the player is in no condition to play.

"We have been evaluating all week which players can come in and, in Tamudo's case, he is not in a fine, optimum condition, not one of guarantees, and that is why I have taken this decision," he said.

Pochettino refused to be drawn further on the subject, but admitted his explanation was open to interpretation.

"There is nothing more to say - it is an image that can reflect more than what I can say," he added.

"Each person can come to their own conclusions, everybody has seen what has happened and each one will have their opinion and idea about the situation."