Wigan Athletic vs Ipswich preview - McClean boost for Latics

Posted Saturday, September 20, 2014 by PA

Wigan will have James McClean available for the visit of Ipswich.

The Latics received a boost in midweek when McClean featured as a second-half substitute in the goalless draw at Huddersfield. The 25-year-old Republic of Ireland international has been struggling with a hamstring injury but will again be in contention for Monday's match.

"It's been a long and frustrating two and a half months and, even though we didn't get a win, it was good to just get back on the pitch," McClean told the club's official website. "I'm just delighted to be back and desperate to do my bit for the team."

Latics boss Uwe Rosler is now only waiting for Ben Watson and Chris McCann to come back from injury.

Ipswich have received positive news over the injury to Cameron Stewart. The midfielder sustained a knee injury in a Under-21's game at Charlton on Monday having just returned from a six-week absence with a fractured jaw.

He will now undergo a scan but is unlikely to be fit for the trip to Lancashire.

Town boss Mick McCarthy told the club's official website: "I don't know how long he will be out but it's not long term. He's bruised his knee but it's improved over the last day or two and we will have more of an idea on recovery time after he's had a scan."

Meanwhile, forward Jack Marriott is heading back to Portman Road after his month-long loan at Carlisle ended.