Cautious optimism over early return for Fraser, says Laszlo

“This is really good news,” said Laszlo.

“We have spoken to the doctors and Scott is really moving forward in his recovery. He has also been here with us a couple of times a week so that’s good too.”

“We have cautious optimism.” The news regarding Tam Scobbie was also better than expected, with the experienced defender’s calf problem only likely to rule him out for another seven days or so.

“I think it will be only one week before he is back,” said Laszlo.

“He had some pain in the muscle at the back of his leg but it is not so bad.”

Also, William Edjenguele, who has missed training in order to attend the birth of his child, will be fit and available for Saturday’s home league match against Morton.

In an upbeat interview, Laszlo also revealed that the club’s transfer business does not appear to be over, despite the arrival of Thomas Mikkelsen, Emil Lyng, Craig Slater, Brandon Mason, Iddris Keddad and Logan Martin this month.

He said: “The transfer window is still open and while it is not easy to find the kind of players you want I am still trying.

“You have a budget and I am balancing things.

“At the moment, I have three very good players in mind but one is too expensive for us. For someone of his quality he is not expensive but we have to think we can’t step over the budget.

“When you are in the Championship it is not easy because you have to convince people that they can move forward if you come to us but we are still working hard.”