Source: Team_Talk
Martinez happy with Caldwell call-up
Roberto Martinez is relaxed about Gary Caldwell's return to the Scotland squad despite the defender having yet to start a game this term.[LNB] The Wigan stopper last played on May 9 against Chelsea, where he was sent off in the 8-0 defeat, following which he had a hip operation.[LNB]He played an hour for the reserves in midweek but will not be involved this weekend against Wolves.[LNB]However, Levein today recalled Caldwell in to his squad for the Euro 2012 qualifying double-header against the Czech Republic on October 8 and 12 respectively.[LNB]But the Wigan manager said: "We have a very good relationship with Scotland. They know exactly where Gary is.[LNB]"The two medical departments have been in contact and I am quite happy for Scotland to call Gary up and use his experience and leadership.[LNB]"Physically they know he cannot be available for the two games but he is capable of performing in one of them.[LNB]"The demands of international football are very different to the demands of the Premier League.[LNB]"Gary is ready to play 45 minutes of international football if that is what Craig Levein wants.[LNB]"From our point of view it would speed up the rehabilitation period for Gary and get him closer to full fitness for the demands of the Premier League.[LNB]"It will be a great reward because Gary has been working hard and deserves the call up.[LNB]"Representing his country is something he really enjoys and takes real pride in.[LNB]"I am sure if Gary can join the squad and train, he is going to show the level he is at and that will be a real asset to the squad."[LNB]Martinez continued: "We are extremely delighted and proud for him at Wigan that a player who has not played a minute is highly rated by his national team manager.[LNB]"That is something that is going to help him physically and mentally so he is ready to play for Wigan.[LNB]"What is important they know Gary's treatment and the programme he has been through.[LNB]"He is four to six weeks ahead of schedule. We did not expect Gary to be on the pitch now. That is real credit to the work he has done."
