Source: Team_Talk
Novo injury boost for cup clash
The Spanish striker was replaced by Maurice Edu after just 13 minutes of the weekend's 1-1 SPL draw at Celtic after colliding with Bhoys striker Georgios Samaras.[LNB]It was thought heavy internal bleeding in his thigh injury would would keep Novo out for two or three weeks but he now could be back for the trip to Lanarkshire.[LNB]Steven Naismith, DaMarcus Beasley and Pedro Mendes have all been injured lately while Algeria international defender Madjid Bougherra is away preparing for the African Nations Cup.[LNB]And further good news for manager Walter Smith emerged as Kevin Thomson resumed full training after a calf injury and will also be available for the game at New Douglas Park too.[LNB]"Kevin is one who I'd hope will be fit for the weekend and Nacho has a chance," Smith told the club's official .[LNB]"It looked like a bad knock in the thigh for him at the weekend but the physiotherapists have been working hard on it.[LNB]"As such, there may now be an opportunity for him to play after all this weekend after it seemed he might be out.[LNB]"As for the rest, we'll need to wait and see.[LNB]"DaMarcus and Pedro are both coming along well and we're hopeful of having a couple of players back."[LNB][LNB] Hamilton v Rangers. Click here to bet.
