Hearts have been hit with a contemporary harm physique blow after star defender Craig Halkett was dominated out for the season.
The Jambos have not had their issues to hunt with a number of key males, together with Halkett himself, lacking giant chunks of a marketing campaign which included group stage European soccer. Halkett arrived for the Edinburgh derby on crutches after the horror knee harm suffered within the 2-2 draw with Dundee United. It got here on the identical day keeper Craig Gordon was additionally misplaced for the season.
A gutted Robbie Neilson reacted to the newest setback. He mentioned: “It’s clearly very disappointing information to lose Craig’s companies for the rest of the season. We’re gutted for Craig, firstly. He’s been excellent for the membership in current seasons each on and off the pitch and I’m certain he’ll be again fitter and stronger than ever. We’re lucky sufficient to have prime class medical and sports activities science groups and amenities at Hearts so Craig will get the absolute best care as he rests up after which begins his rehabilitation.”
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