New Dons blow as Wright out for six weeks
Aberdeen's selection woes have intensified after Scott Wright was ruled out for the rest of the year.
Wright's t r i p t o s e e a specialist in Manchester resulted in a double hernia diagnosis.
T h e 2 3 - y e a r - o l d h a d missed the previous t wo games after experiencing groin pain and the Dons will be without nine players for their Betfred Cup clash against St Mirren today, with the suspended Shay Logan joining the absentee list.
Wright's injury is a major blow to the team and player after the attacking midf i elder returned f rom a serious knee injury to play an influential role in the Dons' early- season form.
MCI n n e s s a i d : "S c o t t Wright goes in for a double hernia operation next week, so he will probably be a total of six weeks from now.
"He had a f ul l s eason out more or less last year with his cruciate and he came back with that added robustness in his play.
"He h a s c l e a r l y b e e n motivated, as is normally the case when you have been denied the opportunity to play. When you have that taken away from you, that added appreciation of what you have got normally comes out.
"We have seen that this season. Scott has been very good. It is a blow but injuries are part and parcel of it and I'm sure he will come back in January looking to pick up where he left off."
The self- isolating Ross Mccrorie, Lewis Ferguson and Connor Mclennan will also miss Aberdeen's third away game in a week al ong with t he i nj ured Jonny Hayes, Marley Watkins, Dylan Mcgeouch and Tomas Cerny.