Wigan Athletic's Spanish defender Ivan Ramis' name has been cancelled for the season after picking up a severe injury in his right knee, the Premier League strugglers said on Tuesday.
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The 28-year-old will undergo sugery and should be ready in time for the next season (Omo injury yen badt gan).
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'' Nothing can disguise the fact this is a massive blow because Ivan is a key member of the group but we are relieved that the injury is not as severe as we thought it was '', Wigan manager Roberto Martinez told the club's website.
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Wigan sit one place above the relegation zone, ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference.