Motherwell dealt striker injury blow as star ruled out for the season

Motherwell have been dealt yet another injury blow with news that striker Zach Robinson is out for the rest of this season.

The 22-year-old ruptured his Achilles in training, during a shape walkthrough on Tuesday morning.

Motherwell say they don't know a timeframe for the striker's return, but that he will be out "long-term", "for a considerable period of time, including the rest of the season".

Robinson has seen a specialist and will undergo surgery on Thursday.

Manager Stuart Kettlewell told the club's website: "This is a real blow. 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.

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"We now have seven players unavailable, which is far from ideal.

"We were just going through team shapes 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."

Motherwell visit Dundee this evening in the Premiership.

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