Defender setback takes gloss off Wigan Athletic win
The 22-year-old missed Tuesday night's 1-0 victory at Northampton, after taking a heavy knock at the weekend against Wimbledon.
And Latics boss Leam Richardson delivered a gloomy verdict in his post-match press conference.
"It's disappointing news with Tom," Richardson revealed.
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Hide Ad"He got a bang at the weekend, he's been for a few scans which have all come back negative.
"He's now going to see a surgeon, and might be having an operation.
"We're waiting for confirmation on that, but that might be Tom for the rest of the season."
Scotland Under-19 international Luke Robinson deputised for Pearce at Northampton, and impressed on his full league debut.
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