Gary Caldwell has confirmed Ryan Trevitt and Max Power are in contention for Wigan Athletic's key home match against Bromley this Saturday. The Latics boss delivered the positive injury news as his side, sitting 24th in League One with just seven points from 12 games, look to arrest a run of three consecutive defeats. The team's record stands at two wins and a draw from those 12 matches, with a goal difference of minus 12 having scored eight and conceded 20.
"Max Power has been training more this week, so might be available for Saturday," Caldwell said. He added that "Ryan Trevitt has been training more, might be available for Saturday," but stressed the need to manage the midfielder's workload carefully upon his return. The manager revealed the club has a specific plan for Trevitt's minutes, aiming to build him up to 90 goal minutes over the coming weeks rather than risk a full match immediately.
Fraser Murray will serve the final game of his suspension this weekend, while Charlie Gray returns from a ban of his own. Luke Harris, however, is expected to be sidelined for another four to five weeks. Caldwell described Trevitt as one of the best midfielders in the league when fit, and his potential return would add much-needed quality to a squad that has struggled for consistency. The manager said the club has examined every aspect to support Trevitt, whose only appearance this season came as a substitute in the 2-0 defeat to Leyton Orient in late August.
Wigan's form has been poor, with heavy losses to Leicester, Huddersfield and Oxford United in their last three outings. The 3-0 defeat at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday leaves them 18 points adrift of the top of the table. That loss followed a 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield on Saturday 24 October, where Christian Saydee scored a late consolation, and a 2-1 loss at Oxford United on Tuesday 20 October. Their recent form over the last five games reads one win and four losses. A home fixture against 22nd-placed Bromley represents a significant opportunity to stop the slide and build momentum. Power has been absent since the 1-0 loss at Stevenage earlier this month, and his experience could be vital. Following the Bromley match, Wigan's next fixture is a trip to face Cheltenham Town on Tuesday, October 29th.
Getting players like Trevitt back creates real competition in the squad, which Caldwell believes is essential for turning results around. The team's next challenge is clear: secure three points at the DW Stadium on Saturday afternoon to climb away from the relegation zone.
