| Ex-Dundee man Robertson was enjoying a sensational first season in the SPL, culminating in his first international appearance when Argentina visited Hampden in November, until a pelvic problem sidelined him.
That was in mid-January and, as well as not playing again since, it was feared the 24-year-old’s season could be over.
An operation in Leicester earlier this month, however, seems to have done the trick and, in the three weeks since, he has been making rapid progress.
“It’s still a case of seeing how things go, but he is coming on and getting him back training with the rest of the squad is a step in the right direction,” said boss Craig Levein.
And, while a couple of previous setbacks prior to the surgery means United will remain cautious, the chances of Robertson being back to aid the push for third place are looking good.
While Saturday’s visit to face Hibs at Easter Road will come too soon for him, he could feature later next month.
The fallout from the SPL fixture shambles, meanwhile, continues and it appears both Paul Dixon and Craig Conway have missed out on international recognition because they’ll be on duty against Aberdeen tomorrow week.
That game had to be re-arranged after the SPL failed to notice its original May 9 date clashed with Dundee’s final SFL fixture against promotion-chasing Partick Thistle.
As it now falls just 24 hours after Scotland’s ‘B’ friendly against Northern Ireland at Broadwood, no players from United or Aberdeen can be included in George Burley’s squad.
And it’s understood had this clash not occurred, both full-back Dixon and wide man Conway would have been involved.
“George Burley has not spoken to me about this game, so I can’t say either of them would have been involved, but what I would say is they are both playing well enough to have been included,” added Craig. |
