Souttar thanks well-wishers and vows to do all he can to return for Hearts
John S out tar has pledged to fight hi swayback into the Hearts team after surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon yesterday.
The Scotland defender posted a message on social media after suffering the injury for the third time in four years.
He had an operation and is now preparing to begin a long rehabilitation process which is expected to last at least six months.
S out tar stated his resolve to g et back playing in front off an sat Tyne castle Park and thanked everyone who offered messages of support.
His post read: “Just had my operation this morning and I’d like to write a short message to say a massive thanks to everyone for all the messages
I’ve received over the past few days.
“It’s been a tough few days for me to process the injury and accept it but the support and messages really have helped me.
“The club and staff have been incredible with me and I’ll do absolutely ever y thing I can to pull on the maroon jersey at Tynecastle in front of you again.
“It’s the star t of a long and difficult journey to return but
I’m truly grateful for all the support. Thank you.”
S outtar, 23, who has three Scotland caps, snapped his Achilles whilst running at Riccar ton last week. He had only just recovered after nearly six months out with the same injury.
Medical staff at Hearts will give him time to recover before slowly building up his fitness again, with a view to returning to action at some point next spring.