Injury fears for Terrors defender

Dundee United's Mihael Kovacevic could miss the first two months of the season after tearing a cruciate ligament training with his father. The 22-year-old defender was attempting to regain full fitness following the hamstring problem which affected him during the final few months of the season when he badly damaged his right knee.Kovacevic, on a visit to Switzerland to see his family, revealed he was jumping for headers when he landed awkwardly.He now faces an operation that could sideline him for up to four months.He said in the Scottish Sun: "I had the scan last Thursday and the results have now been sent to the Dundee United doctor."I think it could be at least three or four months out, which is disappointing. Now I am waiting to be contacted by the club to see when I can get the operation."Maybe I will come back quicker than expected, but I won't be making pre-season."Manager Peter Houston, who also revealed he has made enquiries about bringing a new centre-back and left-back to Tannadice, said: "I'm devastated for Mihael, especially as it has happened when he's been trying to keep himself in good nick over the holidays."

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