Wigan’s Wyke stable after collapsing in training

WIGAN Athletic striker Charlie Wyke is in a stable condition in hospital after collapsing during training, according to a statement from the League One club.

It comes as the Latics, who are fourth in League One, prepare to play third-placed Plymouth Argyle at Home Park tomorrow afternoon

Wyke was a summer signing from Sunderland and has gone on to score five goals in 17 starts this season as Wigan have emerged as strong promotion contenders.

A Wigan statement issued on Thursday afternoon read as follows:

Striker Charlie Wyke will not be available for selection for the immediate future.

The 28-year-old collapsed during training in the build up to Latics’ Sky Bet League One match at Cambridge United and, after receiving treatment from the club’s medical staff, Charlie was taken to hospital where he continues to be monitored.

We are pleased to say Charlie is in a stable condition and is in communication with his family, hospital staff and the club’s medical team.

Charlie will continue to be monitored closely by an independent medical consultant and the Club’s medical staff over the next few days.

Wigan Athletic chief executive Mal Brannigan said: “First and foremost, the absolute priority for everyone associated with Wigan Athletic is Charlie’s health and wellbeing and providing support to him and his family.

“As a club, we would like to place on record our sincere appreciation to all of the staff within the NHS who, within what we know are challenging times, were excellent in their response and subsequent care for Charlie, working together with our medical team.

“Clearly this news will cause alarm, though we would politely request that the privacy of Charlie and his family is respected. At the appropriate time, we will look to provide further updates to our supporters.”

Meanwhile, There are only a limited number of tickets left for Plymouth Argyle’s third-versus-fourth League One clash against Wigan.

All available seats in the Mayflower Grandstand, with the exception of a few in blocks A and F in the lower tier, had gone by 12 noon yesterday.