Blows for Montano, Joksts, Millar
Latics have been dealt a triple injury blow.Cristian Montano (pictured) and Edijs Joksts both face lengthy lay offs while Kirk Millar will have a shorter spell on the sidelines.
A scan has revealed that winger Montano has grade two tear of his lateral knee ligament.
Montano will be out of action for a minimum of eight weeks.
Centre-back Joksts, meanwhile, will be missing for at least 10 weeks after a scan has revealed a stress fracture to his back.
Joksts was injured playing for Latvia under-21's.
Millar also returned injured from international duty with Northern Ireland under-21's.
Scans have revealed a grade one strain to his calf and a grade one tear of his medial ankle ligaments. He is expected to be out for between two and three weeks.
Scans have revealed a grade one strain to his calf and a grade one tear of his medial ankle ligaments. He is expected to be out for between two and three weeks.