Aluko injury blow for Dons

Aberdeen boss Mark McGhee has been dealt a huge blow after being told winger Sone Aluko faces up to 12 weeks on the sidelines. The Nigeria international's leg has been placed in a cast after a specialist in London examined his persistent Achilles problem.Aluko's leg will remain in plaster for two weeks and the Dons will then hope to push the winger back to full fitness.A statement on the club's official website read: "The initial prognosis is that Sone could face up to 12 weeks on the sidelines, however this is a worst-case scenario and it is hoped that he will make a full recovery sooner rather than later."Aluko started both of Aberdeen's SPL wins this season but has missed their subsequent two defeats.The 21-year-old is central to McGhee's plans to turn his side into an attacking force following their disappointing ninth-placed finish in the SPL.Aluko missed much of the first half of last season through international commitments and several injuries - he picked up an Achilles problem while training with Nigeria Under-20s ahead of their World Cup campaign.The winger then underwent stomach surgery in January and struggled with several minor fitness problems after a seven-week lay-off.McGhee had been hoping a fit Aluko would come to the fore this season but it could now be close to Christmas before the wide player is fully fit.

Source: Team_Talk