Cleverley boost for Wigan

Cleverley was hurt during last weekend's 0-0 draw at Everton after a clash with Marouane Fellaini and there were fears he had cracked a rib.

Latics boss Roberto Martinez was worried that the England Under 21 international had played the last game of his loan spell from Manchester United due to the injury.

However, scans have shown there is no crack and Martinez is optimistic Cleverley will be in contention for Saturday's visit of Villa.

"He's had an X-ray and there is no fracture, just bruising to the rib," Martinez told the Wigan Evening Post.

Tom Cleverley expected to be with Man U soon

Sir Alex Furgueson has revealed he could recall Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley from his loan spell at Wigan Athletic in January.

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