Wigan's Franco Di Santo gets all clear to face Wolves

30 September 2010 09:56
[LNB]Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has been given a lift with the news striker Franco Di Santo has not damaged his ankle ligaments.[LNB]The Wigan boss had feared Di Santo could be sidelined for weeks, even months, after he was injured in a challenge by Birmingham's Craig Gardner during Saturday's 0-0 draw at St Andrew's in the Barclays Premier League match.[LNB]Gardner received a straight red for a two-footed challenge on Di Santo who was carried off with suspected ankle ligament in the closing minutes. [LNB] The incident: Mark Clattenburg shows Craig Gardner the red card to Craig Gardner after his two-footed challenge on the grounded Franco Di Santo [LNB]However, the former Chelsea player underwent a scan yesterday which has revealed no serious damage to the striker's ankle - and he could be fit enough to face Wolves this weekend at the DW Stadium.[LNB]Martinez needs all the firepower he has at his disposal because Wigan have scored just two goals this season - one each at home and away. Birmingham 0 Wigan 0: Blues extend unbeaten run but Gardner sees redAs Leeds United lick their wounds after throwing away a 4-1 lead, Sportsmail unveils English football's greatest comebacksWIGAN ATHLETIC FC

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