Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Freeman avoids long time out as injury better than feared
KIERAN Freeman has escaped a lengthy spell on the sidelines less than a week after signing a new Dundee United deal.
The United defender was sent for scans on his ankle after he was forced off during his side’s 1-0 defeat to Livingston last weekend.
It was feared he could be set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering three serious knee injuries from the ages of 16 to 19.
But Tele Sport understands that Freeman’s scans have confirmed there is no serious damage to his ankle.
That means the wingback – who has been a revelation for United – could return before the New Year Dundee derby.
Freeman has been a revelation for United since forcing his way into the side in place of injured Liam Smith.
He netted a goal in his side’s 3-0 win at Hibernian, labelling it “the best moment of my life”.
And that led to him being offered a contract extension to tie him up until 2024 before injury struck against Livi.
“Kieran Freeman is in a boot and got a scan on Wednesday,” said United boss Tam Courts.
“We are waiting on the diagnosis of it.
“There is still some swelling in the ankle.
“It looks like he will be out for some time until the swelling goes down. That will depend on what the scan says.
“I look at the positives of it, he made one start last season but this year has already made 11.
“So, injury aside, it’s probably not a bad time for him to have a little reset.
“He will be frustrated because he’ll want to be playing.
“But a little break, as long as it’s not too long, might be good because he’ll come back refreshed.”