Wigan Athletic vs Sheffield United: Wigan without Francisco Junior and Alex Revell for clash with Sheffield United

Posted Thursday, December 24, 2015 by PA

Wigan are missing Francisco Junior and Alex Revell for the visit of Sheffield United to the DW Stadium.

Midfielder Junior has returned to parent club Everton for treatment on a groin injury while Revell this week went back to Cardiff - his parent club - ahead of schedule.

Chris McCann (groin) is still struggling but captain Craig Morgan was fit enough to play 90 minutes on his return from a similar injury at Barnsley last time out.

Latics defender Kevin McNaughton (knee) remains a long-term absentee.

Sheffield United pair Jay McEveley (hamstring) and Chris Basham (unspecified) are both doubtful, but defender Bob Harris (foot) is hoping to return to contention.

Kieran Wallace could step in for McEveley and Louis Reed will hope to return to the starting line-up if Basham fails a fitness test.

Midfielders James Wallace and Florent Cuvelier could both be in contention following injury having come through unscathed for the under-21s this week, while Ryan Flynn and Jamal Campbell-Ryce are pushing for recalls.

The Blades, one point off the play-offs, are chasing a third straight league win.