Livingston defender Ayo Obileye (Pic: SNS Group) Group 28 Get the latest West Lothian Courier news and sport sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up No thanks, close We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. More info Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Livingston defender Ayo Obileye is set to miss the rest of the season. However, Lions manager David Martindale believes that was a ‘best case scenario’ having originally feared he could be out for six months. The 28-year-old defender picked up medial ligament damage just 20 minutes after coming off the bench during their recent 4-1 home defeat to Hibernian. The former
Chelsea youth player has been allowed to travel back home for a few weeks by the club during his recovery process, but could be fit it in time for the start of the 2023/24 season. Read More Related Articles Livingston attacker Joel Nouble baffled by 'big man' tag and lack of protection from officials Read More Related Articles Livingston to give free tickets to local community for crucial home clash Martindale said: “He’s in a knee brace for six to eight weeks so we’ve said to get home and spend some time with the family before we start the rehabilitation. “There’s really not a lot of work we can do with him over the next few weeks so he can have that time with his family down south. “It was medial ligaments so he will be eight to 12 weeks. We’ll be looking at him in June.” The Livingston boss added: “That was the best case scenario because it could have been cruciate ligament damage but it’s medial ligament. “It’s a big injury but it’s not as bad as it could have been and hopefully he’ll be back in June.” Don't miss the latest news from the West Lothian Courier. Sign up to our free newsletter here Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow Daily Record
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