| The Englishman hobbled off after 59 minutes, amid concern that he had done serious damage, though, by today, some movement had returned to the joint.
He is being sent for a scan in a bid to diagnose the full extent of the problem, and has already been ruled out of Saturday’s league visit to Rangers.
“It is too early to tell how bad it is, but the fact he can move his knee a bit today is encouraging. Hopefully, he is not going to be out for as long as we first thought, but it is still a concern,” said boss Jim Duffy.
With Steven Milne still unfit after knee surgery last month, and new signing Fabrizio Ravanelli not fit enough to be considered for Saturday, Lovell’s injury could hardly have come at a worse time.
One consolation will be the return of Fabian Caballero, who missed last night through suspension. Having completed his Euro ban, he will also be available for the return leg of the Perugia tie. |
