Hibernian manager Nick Montgomery faces an anxious wait over Martin Boyle's fitness after the Australian international suffered an injury scare during a training session with Rangers.
The concerning development comes at a crucial time for the Easter Road side, with their star winger potentially sidelined for their upcoming Championship fixture against Falkirk.
Training Ground Tension
Boyle, who has been instrumental for Hibernian this season, was participating in a joint training session with Rangers when the incident occurred. The nature and severity of the injury remain undisclosed, leaving fans and management alike holding their breath.
"We're assessing him day by day," Montgomery told reporters, his concern palpable. "It's one of those situations where we have to be cautious with a player of Martin's importance to the team."
Timing Couldn't Be Worse
The potential absence of Boyle represents a significant blow to Hibernian's attacking options. The 30-year-old has been in sparkling form this campaign, contributing both goals and creative spark from wide positions.
His potential unavailability for the Falkirk encounter raises serious questions about how Montgomery will reconfigure his frontline. The Hibs boss now faces a tactical headache, potentially having to reshape his entire attacking strategy.
Rangers Connection Adds Intrigue
The fact that the injury occurred during training with Rangers adds an extra layer of intrigue to the situation. While such collaborative sessions between clubs are not uncommon, the timing has proven particularly unfortunate for the Edinburgh side.
Philippe Clement's Rangers continue their preparations unaffected, but for Montgomery and Hibernian, the focus remains squarely on Boyle's recovery timeline.
With medical staff working around the clock, all eyes will be on team selection when Hibernian travel to face Falkirk. The coming days will prove crucial in determining whether Boyle can feature or if Montgomery must plan without his talismanic winger.
