Kilmarnock have been dealt a big blow with the news that winger David Silva has been ruled out for up to two months.
Winger ruled out for up to eight weeks with ligament damage
Kilmarnock have been dealt a big blow with the news that winger David Silva has been ruled out for up to two months.
The Portuguese ace suffered medial ligament damage during Sunday's 4-1 win over Hibernian and had to be replaced with 18 minutes remaining at Rugby Park.
Tests have now confirmed the extent of the damage and the 24-year-old will be out for at least six weeks, possibly eight.
Kilmarnock boss Kenny Shiels told the Daily Record: "David will be out for six weeks, maybe eight.
Causes problem
"It causes a problem for us because he and James Dayton had been doing well out wide for us."
On a more positive note, reports say the club are close to agreeing a deal for left-sided winger Leon Panikvar.
The Slovenian is closing on a two-year deal but is unlikely to face Hearts on Sunday.
