Wigan Athletic’s Luke Robinson is expected to be out of first-team action until November, according to manager Shaun Maloney. The 22-year-old left-back has been sidelined this season due to a knee injury and is now focusing on building up his fitness by playing with the Under-21s.
Maloney provided an update on Robinson’s condition, stating that he is at the beginning of his comeback and will need another three or four weeks before he is considered for first-team selection. Despite being fit, Robinson needs to work on his match fitness, which is why he has been getting minutes with the reserves.
When Robinson is back in action, he will provide Wigan Athletic with more defensive options. Since joining the Latics in 2018, he has made 36 appearances in all competitions and signed a new two-year deal in 2022. The Birkenhead-born player has also had loan spells at Tranmere Rovers and St Johnstone to gain experience.
Maloney will carefully decide when to reintroduce Robinson to the first team. Wigan Athletic, who are currently in 16th place in the League One table with 13 points, will face Cambridge United in their upcoming match after drawing 0-0 against Stockport County before the international break.
The manager’s focus remains on getting Robinson back to full fitness and ensuring that he is ready to contribute to the team’s performance on the pitch. With his return on the horizon, Wigan Athletic fans can look forward to seeing him in action and adding depth to the squad’s defensive lineup. Robinson’s journey back to the first team will be closely monitored, and his progress will be crucial in bolstering the team’s chances of success in the league.