Last Updated: Fri, 02 May 2008 11:34
Ryan Taylor is set to replace captain Mario Melchiot at right-back when Wigan make the trip to Aston Villa.
Former Holland international Melchiot's season is over after he limped out of the Reading draw with groin trouble.
Latics remain hopeful striker Emile Heskey will be fit enough to play despite the ankle injury he picked up in the same game and he should partner Marcus Bent up front.
Left-back Erik Edman remains on the long-term injury list with knee ligament damage.