Hearts defender Craig Halkett has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after a cruciate injury.
The centre-back was compelled off after simply 5 minutes of their 2-2 draw at Dundee United on Christmas Eve, with a scan revealing the extent of the injury.
Halkett additionally missed a part of the 2019/20 season with a knee injury.
Speaking to the Official Hearts Website, supervisor Robbie Neilson mentioned: “It’s obviously very disappointing news to lose Craig’s services for the remainder of the season.
Halkett suffered the season-ending injury in opposition to Dundee United
“We’re gutted for Craig, at first. He’s been excellent for the membership in current seasons each on and off the pitch and I’m positive he’ll be again fitter and stronger than ever.
“We’re fortunate enough to have top-class medical and sports science teams and facilities at Hearts so Craig will get the best possible care as he rests up and then starts his rehabilitation.”
Gordon; ‘I’ve walked this highway earlier than, I’ll do it once more’
Craig Gordon’s season was additionally ended at Tannadice
Halkett arrived for Monday’s Edinburgh derby in opposition to Hibs on crutches after his season was led to the identical match that noticed goalkeeper and captain Craig Gordon undergo a double leg break.
The Scotland stopper beforehand feared his profession was over a decade in the past following a critical knee injury and was launched by Sunderland after his £9m transfer to the Stadium of Light.
Gordon has addressed reviews that he’ll retire from soccer after this newest setback.
“I’ve played this game long enough to know that I can’t take anything for granted,” mentioned Gordon, whose Hearts contract runs till the summer time of 2024.
Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Hearts and Hibernian.
“When I’ve been ‘written off’ with injuries before, every game is one more than at times, I thought I might get.
“I do know what lies forward as I’ve walked this highway earlier than and I’ll do it once more, albeit on crutches for now.
“Our medical team did a great job on the pitch. The staff and surgeons at Ninewells Hospital who performed my surgery on Christmas Day, and all those who looked after me were brilliant.
“The membership, my team-mates and everybody who has despatched messages for my household and I, you will have all helped in giving me one of the best begin to my restoration and I’m actually grateful. 40 tomorrow, I’ve not achieved too unhealthy contemplating!”
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