Scans, however, have revealed no serious problems and, while both could still miss Tuesday’s trip north to Ross County, their absences will be short-term.

“Both have plenty of bruising and, while there is some ligament damage, it is minor, so it is good news on them,” reported boss Jocky Scott.

“Right at this moment, I am thinking in terms of being without them on Tuesday, although we will see how they progress over the weekend.

“The main thing, though, is they will not be out for too long and, given the injuries we’ve had, that’s a relief.”

Looking at his long-term absentees, there was also good news on Craig McKeown, whose season has not kicked off yet because of ongoing groin trouble.

Following his latest surgery a few weeks back, the centre-half has been running with Harry Hay and, this morning, was able to do some ball work for the first time in months.

“He was only doing a few passing drills and then went back out running, but it represents a big step in the right direction,” added Jocky.

“We are easing him back in and it will be a while yet before he can even play in a closed-door game, but just being involved in some of the work with the ball should give him a lift.”

Next week should see Maros Klimpl start running again after his knee operation — so far he has been doing bike work and running in the pool.

Right now, he’s been pencilled in for a return in around three weeks, but, if his running goes well, that period out could shorten.