Di Matteo hoping for hired help

Last updated : 17 August 2009 By Wba-mad Editor

Roberto Di Matteo has revealed he hopes to bring in a new face before tomorrow’s game at Peterborough (KO 19.45).

The Baggies boss has a selection headache after Gianni Zuiverloon limped off on Saturday with a hamstring injury which could rule him out for at least two weeks. 

With numerous contacts within the game, Di Matteo is hoping to bring in a right-back on loan to cover the absence of the Dutch Under-21 international.  Centre-half Leon Barnett covered for Zuiverloon at The City Ground however Di Matteo is hoping to sign a specialist before the mid-week trip.

"Gianni will have a scan today but he has got a strain and we'll have to see how big a strain it is," said Di Matteo.

"He is likely to be out for at least 14 days.

"We're looking to bring in another right-back on loan as cover in time for tomorrow."