Motherwell striker Zach Robinson is set to miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in training. News that manager Stuart Kettlewell has dubbed a "real blow".
The 22-year-old sustained the injury while participating in a shape walk-through on Tuesday morning.
Following the incident, Robinson consulted a specialist and is scheduled for surgery on Thursday.
The former AFC Wimbledon starlet, who joined the Fir Park club on a two-year deal during the summer following two loan spells at Dundee, will face a lengthy recovery period, ruling him out for the rest of the campaign.
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“This is a real blow,” Kettlewell told Motherwell's in-house media.
“We have been working to get players back to fitness, which has been going well, but to then be dealt this news, it’s gutting. We now have seven players unavailable which is far from ideal.
“We were just going through team shape for Wednesday’s game at walking pace, and Zach went down as he went for the ball.
“With no signs beforehand of an upcoming injury, it’s disappointing all round.
“Most importantly, the player needs to be looked after. We have a great medical team here and all the players and staff will support him through this period.”
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