Wigan doctors saw the striker and, with Saturday's game against Wycombe in mind, manager Paul Jewell decided it was wiser for him not to train with his team-mates.
Ellington, however, is expected to be fit for Saturday's match.
Jewell has hinted he could well bring in loan signings should a tough end of season programme take its toll,especially after releasing Scott Green and Lee Ashcroft.
Wigan's promotion clash with Crewe - postponed on Saturday due to a frozen pitch - as been provisionally pencilled in for next Tuesday.
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