Dundee top scorer Zach Robinson got himself off the pitch before doing lasting damage to a hamstring injury says boss Gary Bowyer.
However, the Dens gaffer has confirmed the on-loan AFC Wimbledon man won’t be available to face Airdrieonians in the cup on Saturday after limping out of last week’s win over Hamilton.
Robinson has fired in eight goals in 19 games, including three in the last three, and has also provided a real focal point for the side.
The hope is he will back available for the return to league action next weekend.
“We don’t know exactly how long Zach Robinson is going to be but he will miss Saturday,” Bowyer said.
“We’ll just have to see next week how his hamstring settles down.
“Hopefully, he’ll be back for the Inverness game.
“Apparently he had one on the other leg last season, similar situation, but he carried on with it and made it worse.
“This time he got himself off and used that experience.
“It’ll be a case of going steady on that but he won’t be available for the weekend.”
‘Make a call on Friday’
Robinson is one of a string of injury worries for Dundee as they prepare to face the League One side.
There has, though, been positive news for the likes of Paul McGowan, Jordan Marshall and Joe Grayson.
Josh Mulligan has shrugged off a knock that kept him out for Scotland U/21 duty while Ben Williamson is also good to go.
“He’s fine, he got a kick on his ankle but he’s trained this week,” Bowyer said.
“With his form, he’s going the right way so it’s important for him and for us we keep his momentum going.
“We’re happy with him.
“Tyler French is still struggling a bit with his groin.
“We’ll make a call on him Friday.”
McGowan and Marshall
McGowan and Marshall, meanwhile, have both been on the sidelines for a few weeks now.
Marshall hurt his knee in the 2-2 draw at Queen’s Park a month ago while McGowan injured his own knee in the lead-up to that contest at Ochilview.
Both, though, are nearing a return.
“Paul McGowan has been back on the grass this week but we’re not going to rush him,” Bowyer added.
“We’ll see how he goes and will make sure there’s no reaction.
“Jordan Marshall has also been out on the grass, doing straight line running so that’s a positive.”
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