Moore absent as Di Matteo seeks West Brom reaction

Sep 29 2009 by Christopher Lepkowski, Birmingham Post

West Bromwich Albion head coach Roberto Di Matteo finds himself in the unprecedented role of having to lift his side for tonight’s league match against Barnsley.

He claims that his players are not suffering any ill-effects from their defeat against Crystal Palace but he will be hoping to see a positive reaction at Oakwell tonight.

He is without Luke Moore, who suffered a knock in Saturday’s match, but Chris Brunt could be available following his recent knee problem. Marek Cech is unlikely to be fit until after the international break.

Di Matteo said: “After a defeat you always look to see what kind of reaction the team gives and that’s what we’re looking for.

“The players themselves know that we want to get back to winning ways.