Wigan new boy Cho hit by injury

Cho aggravated his injury in the win over North Korea

Wigan Athletic's South Korean midfielder Cho Won-Hee will miss the rest of the season after injuring calf muscles while on international duty.

Cho, 25, was injured against Iraq on 28 March and aggravated the problem during their World Cup qualifying win over North Korea four days later.

The injury now means Cho is unlikely to make his Latics debut this season.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce said: "It's unfortunate for the lad because he has shown a terrific attitude."

He added: "But our team are working on him and we will do everything we can."

Cho signed for Wigan as a free agent last month after letting his contract with Suwon Blue Wings expire.

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But calf problems like his usually take six to eight weeks to heal and there are only seven weeks left in the English season.

Wigan physio Dave Galley said: "We scanned the injury as soon as he returned to us last week, and we can confirm he has a grade three tear of two of his calf muscles."

Cho said the injury was "very frustrating".

He added: "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."