Dunkley injury mars crucial Wigan victory
Wigan manager Paul Cook is fearful Chey Dunkley suffered a broken leg during his side’s massive 3-0 win against Reading at the Madejski Stadium.
Dunkley, an 88th-minute substitute, had not been on the pitch long when he sustained the injury in a goalmouth scramble. He received lengthy treatment before being carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital.
Cook, who confirmed it looks like Dunkley has broken his leg as he left his post-match press conference, said: “It doesn’t look good for Chey.
“We want to go and make sure that he is as well as he can be.
“What was a very strong team performance has really been marred by an injury to a fantastic lad, a good kid and a popular member of our dressing room.”
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Wigan boosted their fight against relegation with a well-deserved win through goals from Kieffer Moore, Jamal Lowe and Michael Jacobs.
They still lie in the bottom three but now only on goal difference from 21st-placed Middlesbrough.
Cook was pleased with the Latics’ performance, saying the players passed the ball well and created numerous chances in a deserved win.
Wigan can move out of the Championship relegation zone if they can pick up at least a point from Saturday’s tough trip to face leaders West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns.
