| Brebner has not trained since pulling a calf muscle at Hearts just under a fortnight ago and, with the injury still not responding well to treatment, boss Gordon Chisholm has admitted he is now extremely doubtful.
Given that the ex-Hibs man was the driving force behind the Tangerines’ comeback to snatch a remarkable 5-4 victory when the teams met at Fir Park in August, his absence would be a big blow.
“Grant did well in that game and I believe that he is one of the best ball- playing midfielders in our league, so I obviously want him available,” said Gordon today.
“It’s beginning to look like that’s not going to happen. He has not been able to do anything since he came off at Tynecastle and I have to be thinking he is not going to make it.
“Peter Canero is going to be out and that is two players who have had a positive influence on the side missing — it is not what you want. It also shows what a tight squad we have here because, with just three players out (Lee Mair is the third), we are down to the bones.”
As he tries to get United back into the race for the top six, Gordon admitted he would like to be able to add to the squad in January, but accepts there may have to be departures before signings are made.
Between now and then, the manager also knows he needs a string of good results to secure his own future. |
