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Wigan hit by three-month lay-off for Victor Moses

Andy Hampson,Pa
Thursday 02 December 2010 12:07 GMT
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Wigan fear forward Victor Moses could be out for up to three months after dislocating his shoulder in Tuesday's defeat at Arsenal.

The club initially anticipated a four to six-week lay-off for the 19-year-old after he injured himself landing awkwardly in a tackle during the 2-0 Carling Cup loss.

Further examinations have now shown the injury to be worse than thought and the former Crystal Palace playmaker is likely to be out until spring.

Latics manager Roberto Martinez said: "It is a huge setback. We haven't got the final assessment but we fear the worst.

"It seems it could be the best part of three months that we are going to miss Victor.

"It is a real blow. He has worked hard to earn his place in the side and he has done that with real style. You could see slowly he was imposing himself.

"Now he has been knocked back by an injury but we will make sure he comes back ready to have big say in the final three months of the campaign."

Moses joins midfielder James McCarthy on the long-term injury list.

McCarthy is expected to be out until the end of January after undergoing knee surgery.

On a more positive note, club captain Gary Caldwell is close to returning after a thigh injury and could make the squad for Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash against Stoke.

Striker Franco di Santo is doubtful with an ankle problem but Mauro Boselli is expected to overcome a knee injury and could lead the line with Hugo Rodallega suspended.

Defender Emmerson Boyce is also making good progress after a hamstring injury but the game may come too soon.

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