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Terry set for Wigan return

03 Jan 2007 - 08:13:59

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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho expects injured captain John Terry to make his return against Wigan Athletic when the Premiership resumes in two weeks' time.

The England captain has been sidelined for three weeks with a back injury and underwent surgery last Thursday in a bid to cure the problem.

The 26-year-old has already resumed light training and, after sitting out Chelsea's FA Cup third round meeting with Macclesfield at the weekend, is expected to return against the Latics.

Chelsea have conceded eight goals in five matches and Mourinho is looking forward to the return of his talismanic skipper.

Speaking ahead of Tuesday night's Premiership game with Aston Villa, the Portuguese coach said: "I think this will be John Terry's last game in the Premiership that he misses. I think for the next one against Wigan he is back."

Meanwhile, Terry is expected to be fit for England's friendly meeting with Spain at Old Trafford next month.