Wigan boss Roberto Martinez could recall Maynor Figueroa after Erik Edman failed to impress in the 9-1 loss to Spurs last week.

Wigan defender Erik Edman will face former club Tottenham as he continues to deputise at left-back for the injured Maynor Figueroa.

Swedish ace Erik Edman says Maynor Figueroa remains Wigan’s first-choice left-back but he plans to push him for a starting role.

Although disappointed with the Fulham result, Roberto Martinez was happy with Erik Edman’s return.

Swedish full-back Erik Edman could return to the Wigan side against Fulham at the DW Stadium on Sunday.

Defender Erik Edman is expected to return to the Wigan side for Sunday’s home game with Fulham.

Former Heerenveen defender Erik Edman has returned money awarded to him as part of his move to Tottenham in 2004 after admitting he made a mistake.

Former Heerenveen defender Erik Edman has returned money awarded to him as part of his move to Tottenham after admitting he made a mistake.The 30-year-old Swede, who currently plays for Wigan, believed he was entitled to a portion of his transfer fee and was granted the money by a court after the Eredivisie club contested the claim.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has told left-back Erik Edman to be patient in his quest for first-team football at the JJB Stadium.The Sweden international has not started a game for Latics in almost 11 months, with a cruciate ligament injury sidelining him in March 2008.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has told Erik Edman to be patient in his quest for first-team football.