The Club confirms it has received positive news to the injury sustained by Ross McCrorie at the weekend. Following further investigation, scans have shown there is no fracture as first feared, although he has sustained muscle damage surrounding his ankle which will rule him out for a few weeks.

Jonny Hayes and Ash Taylor are continuing to improve however, Connor McLennan will have a consultation with a specialist about his ongoing foot problem.

Manager Derek McInnes added: “Thankfully, following an X-RAY there was no fracture on Ross’s ankle, but what’s come to light is that he’s punctured the muscle surrounding the ankle and it will mean two to three weeks out, rather than the two to three months which we were anticipating so that’s great news.

“Jonny is off his crutches and we are working to get the swelling reduced so we can assess how he will be for this weekend. Ash is still having some issues with his back so we’re waiting to see how he responds this week but he’s got a lot to do before he’s fit for Saturday.

“Greg Leigh is back training and Dylan is improving so we hope he will get back to training in a week or so.”