Trevor Carson out for indefinite period of time due to DVT injury
Motherwell goalkeeper Trevor Carson is out for an indefinite period after developing deep vein thrombosis.
Carson has been in and out of Wishaw Hospital with a blood clot in his shoulder following his return from international duty with Northern Ireland.
Manager Stephen Robinson said: "With my limited knowledge, he has had a blood clot and it is going to keep him out for a long time.
"He has been in and out of hospital since Wednesday.
"He felt a lot of pain while away with the international squad, came back and we thought it best that we take him into hospital.'
Robinson added: "The medical staff at Wishaw General and our medical staff have been superb with him.
"There are still ongoing investigations, so that we can get to the bottom of the problem and make sure he is on the right tablets and medication that gets him back as quick as we can, but he is out for the foreseeable future.
"There has been no timescale put on that but first and foremost our concerns are with Trevor's health. I am sure he will be fine but it is now important that we get the right treatment.'
"He was home last night and went in again this morning,'' Robinson continued.
"We exchanged text messages and he seems OK.
"You don't expect things like that at all, it gave everybody a fright.
"He has a young family as well that has to be considered so it is very important that we make sure he is right and not worry about the football side of things.'