Wigan midfielder Tom Cleverley could be free for Villa clash

15 December 2010 13:57
On-loan Wigan midfielder Tom Cleverley could be available for this weekend's visit of Aston Villa after discovering he did not crack a rib in a clash with Everton's Marouane Fellaini.[LNB]The Manchester United youngster was forced off at half-time in the goalless draw at Goodison Park on Saturday and it was feared he had sustained a fracture.[LNB]However, he has received good news on that front and could yet keep his place in the starting line-up to face Gerard Houllier's side.[LNB] Battle: Cleverley (left) in action for Wigan against Everton last weekend[LNB]'He's had an X-ray and there is no fracture, just bruising to the rib,' Martinez told the Wigan Evening Post.[LNB]'It's obviously still sore and painful but we're hoping Tom will react well to treatment and he should be in contention for the weekend.[LNB]'We'll have a better idea at the end of the week but it's not the bad news we all feared."Knowing Tom and the way he always wants to be available, I would say he'll be available for selection.'[LNB] Bolton will listen to offers for goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi, says manager Owen Coyle Wigan join Bolton and Stoke in chase for transfer-listed Leeds star JohnsonWIGAN ATHLETIC FC NEWS FROM [LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Gerard Houllier

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