Sadat Anaku is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an achilles injury during Dundee United training.
The Ugandan striker suffered the set-back on Monday and was immediately sent for a scan.
It is feared that Anaku may have suffered a ruptured tendon.
If the worst-case scenario is confirmed, then he would be unlikely to play for United again until 2024.
Such severe damage would require surgery and a rehabilitation period totalling around NINE months.
Anaku has enjoyed a couple of bright cameos this term. Image: SNS
United chiefs are desperately hoping that the injury is not as bad as initially suspected, but are braced for the worst after the initial examination.
Back-up
Despite struggling to hold down a first-team berth at Tannadice this term, Anaku has made 16 appearances and, along with 17-year-old Rory MacLeod, serves as deputy to Steven Fletcher.
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Dundee United hit by Sadat Anaku injury blow as striker could be absent until 2024
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