McLean eyes February return
28 Sep 2006 - 14:39:35
Motherwell defender Brian McLean was relieved to discover his knee injury is not as serious as initially feared.
It was thought he would not play again this season after damaging knee ligaments during the 1-0 defeat against Hearts on September 17.
The 21-year-old's latest visit to a specialist brought better news and he could be back in action by February after learning he does not need to undergo surgery.
McLean told the Scottish Daily Express: "I have now been told I could be back within five months and I am hoping I will be back playing in February.
"I have now seen the specialist and it appears my medial ligament is not as bad as first feared.
"It looks like it is only a grade one strain and I do not need an operation on my medial."