Falkirk manager John McGlynn fears midfielder Aidan Nesbitt could be out for a brutal 12 weeks after picking up an injury against Edinburgh City. Our Bairns just cannot catch a break, right? Nesbitt, who’s 29, had to come off only 12 minutes into our Premier Sports Cup win, a game we desperately needed. Now, after that opening win, we hit a snag with a loss to Ayr United, and we’ve still got Alloa Athletic and Stranraer coming up. This kind of news is exactly what you don’t want early in the season!
Deja Vu Disaster for Nesbitt’s Ankle
This is the kicker, folks: Nesbitt apparently did the same ankle that he injured towards the end of last season. Talk about rotten luck! McGlynn told club media after Saturday’s 1-0 friendly win over Genk that Aidan is headed for a scan on Tuesday. The worst-case scenario? An operation, which would mean a 12-week recovery, just like Keelan Adams. That’s a massive blow, not just for Aidan personally, but for our squad depth right when we need it most. McGlynn himself called it a “huge blow for Aidan,” and honestly, it’s a huge blow for the entire team. We need our best guys on the pitch, especially for these early cup games that set the tone.
Injury Updates: A Mixed Bag of Hope and Frustration
It’s not just Nesbitt, either. Keelan Adams is still not available for the foreseeable future, meaning he won’t be back any time soon. His and summer signing Jack McMillan’s injuries actually forced the club to bring in Ryan Strain as a right-back option. McMillan, the former Motherwell defender, hasn’t even played for us yet after an injury he picked up during the pre-season camp in Portugal. But here’s some good news: McGlynn says McMillan isn’t far away at all, and he’s set to return to training on Monday! McGlynn was “really disappointed” to lose him in Portugal because he was doing so well and can play a bunch of positions. Plus, goalkeeper Scott Bain is getting his protective boot removed soon and should be out of his moon boot by the end of the week.
So, while we’re buzzing about McMillan and Bain potentially being back soon, losing Nesbitt for potentially 12 weeks with Alloa Athletic and Stranraer on the horizon is a tough pill to swallow. We’re going to need everyone to step up for these next cup clashes. Let’s get it done, Bairns!
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