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SPFL: Hearts goalkeeper Neil Alexander faces spell on the sidelines

10/08/14 SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP.RANGERS V HEARTS.IBROX - GLASGOW.Hearts keeper Neil Alexander is closed down by Kenny Miller (right)
Image: Neil Alexander: Hearts goalkeeper injured during 2-1 win at Rangers

Hearts’ dramatic 2-1 victory over Rangers was overshadowed by what appeared to be a serious facial injury to player-coach Neil Alexander.

The former Rangers goalkeeper was stretchered off in the second half of the win at Ibrox after an accidental collision with team-mate Alim Ozturk.

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Alexander, who was replaced by another former Rangers keeper Scott Gallacher, now faces a spell on the sidelines following the injury.

Manager Robbie Neilson said: "It looks a bad one to be honest. He is away to the Southern General.

"He has a problem with his cheekbone. The doctor thinks it could be broken so it could be four to six weeks minimum.

"But I was pleased for Scott. He came in a few weeks ago. He wants to play football and he has the opportunity now."

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