Source: Team_Talk
Latics sweat over Thomas X-ray
Wigan midfielder Hendry Thomas will have an X-ray on Thursday after limping out of the Carling Cup win over Preston.[LNB] The Honduras international suffered a badly gashed shin after being flattened in a heavy challenge from Jon Parkin during the second half of the third-round tie at the DW Stadium.[LNB]The 25-year-old was helped to his feet after treatment but was replaced moments later.[LNB]Manager Roberto Martinez said: "That is the only worry.[LNB]"He has a nasty cut on his shin and it has swollen quite quickly.[LNB]"We are going to have an X-ray and check there is no further damage."[LNB]Parkin was not booked but Paul Parry and David Gray were shown yellow cards for bad tackles on Ronnie Stam and Franco do Santo respectively soon after.[LNB]All three incidents occurred between the 71st and 79th minutes as Preston tried to protect a 1-0 lead.[LNB]Their efforts ultimately proved in vain as Wigan snatched a 2-1 victory with late goals from Jordi Gomez and Charles N'Zogbia.[LNB]Martinez did not have any complaints about the tackles after the game.[LNB]The Spaniard said: "It is part of the Carling Cup and you are not going to take it away from the game.[LNB]"In a way it shows the passion and the desire but it is a little bit of a gamble because referees can punish it with the red card.[LNB]"Franco di Santo and Ronnie Stam had heavy knocks but it looks as though they are OK. I am pleased they don't look serious injuries."[LNB]Martinez will hope all three will be fit for Saturday's Premier League trip to Birmingham.
