Source: Team_Talk
Martinez won't risk Caldwell
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez admits he is having to rein Gary Caldwell in, so keen is the central defender to return to the Premier League.[LNB] Caldwell will sit out the match against Newcastle on Saturday even though he returned to action for Scotland last weekend.[LNB]Martinez believes it could be another fortnight before Caldwell is ready to reclaim his place at Wigan.[LNB]The Latics chief said: "Gary is really excited and ready to be on the pitch but we need to control the situation.[LNB]"After his spell with Scotland it is quite clear he is getting very close. I would think two weeks is realistic. If you speak to Gary he will tell you he is ready now.[LNB]"He is not far away but I do not want to put him in a position that could see him perhaps being injured and also not being as good as he can be."[LNB]Caldwell, who had a hip operation in the summer, was switched to a defensive midfield role in the 1-0 defeat by the Czech Republic in a Euro 2012 qualifier.[LNB]He then sat out the midweek match which Scotland lost 3-2 to Spain following an agreement between Martinez and national team boss Craig Levein.[LNB]Martinez said: "Gary will not be in the team to face Newcastle. There are different demands in the league.[LNB]"Craig Levein used him in a different position as well to his normal role at Wigan."[LNB]Martinez was pleased with the way Caldwell slipped back into international football and said: "To have that feeling of pride of playing for your country, Gary is a perfect example of that.[LNB]"He is a leader. Not even the most positive doctor expected him to be available. It was clear reward for his dedication, professionalism and hard work.[LNB]"It means he will be ready to play for us earlier than expected. Gary has been working so hard after surgery."[LNB]On-loan midfielder Tom Cleverley will return to the squad after a knee injury while goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi has recovered from a stomach virus. However Antolin Alcaraz is doubtful with an ankle problem.[LNB]
