Wigan's Won-Hee Cho is out for the rest of the
season after tearing two calf muscles on international duty with
South Korea last week.
Midfielder Cho was initially kicked in the leg during
South Korea's friendly against Iraq in Seoul on March 28, worsening
the injury in the World Cup qualifier with North Korea four days
later.
Wigan head physio Dave Galley said: "We scanned the injury as
soon as Won-Hee returned to us last week, and we can confirm he has
a grade three tear of two of his calf muscles."
With the end of the season seven weeks away, and with such
injuries requiring six to eight weeks to heal, it is extremely
unlikely Cho will make his debut this season.
Cho, who signed for Wigan as a free agent last month after
allowing his contract with Suwon Blue Wings to expire, said: "This
is very frustrating for me.
"I was so desperate to show the manager and the fans what I can
do. But I will now have to work my hardest to get fit."
Expressing his own disappointment, Bruce remarked: "It's
unfortunate for the lad because he was so willing and has shown a
terrific attitude.
"But our team are working on him and we will do everything we
can to get him back as soon as we can."
