Daryl Powell backs 'outstanding' Wakefield Trinity squad to overcome Emre Guler disappointment
Daryl Powell has backed Wakefield Trinity's "outstanding" squad to cope with the disappointment of Emre Guler's failed appeal.
Trinity challenged Guler's two-match suspension for hitting out at Owen Trout during last week's play-off win over Leigh Leopards, only to see the ban extended to three games.
Guler's absence will force Powell into at least one change for Saturday's semi-final against Wigan Warriors but the Wakefield boss sees no reason for his side to dwell on the setback.
"Look, it's disappointing," said Powell. "Obviously it's heat of the moment.
"I felt like it was more of a palm when you look at it under close inspection. We presented the evidence and obviously didn't win that so it is what it is.
"There's always going to be players who don't get through for whatever reason – injury or other things.
"For this to happen last week after we'd brought Emre over is obviously disappointing but we just have to move on.
"We feel like we've got an outstanding group of players. We'll go in and have a fair crack at this game."
Powell is set to otherwise select from an unchanged squad for the biggest game in Wakefield's Super League history after coming through the victory against Leigh unscathed.
"We looked alright," he said. "There's a couple of bits, as you get in every game, but there's nothing that I think is going to keep anybody out of the game."