Relief for Carson as ankle injury fears allayed

Motherwell have revealed that goalkeeper Trevor Carson suffered “no serious injury” in a tackle with Hearts striker Uche Ikpeazu last Saturday.

Carson had to be replaced by Mark Gillespie after the players clashed in a race to reach a short back-pass from Well midfielder Carl Mchugh and there were fears about the severity of his damaged ankle.

Carson tweeted a picture of his bruised ankle after a 1-0 win for the visitors.

However, the Fir Park club released a statement which read: “Trevor Carson suffered no serious injury in the tackle that saw him substituted during the weekend match with Hearts. Following scans on Monday and Tuesday, the goalkeeper was shown to have sustained no bone break or fracture.

“There is no other damage other than initial cuts, bruises and minor soft tissue damage.

“The Northern Ireland international is an injury doubt for the weekend trip to Aberdeen and will continue to be assessed.”