Blow for Aberdeen as Gavin Molloy and Ester Sokler ruled out long-term

Aberdeen have been dealt a blow with news that Gavin Molloy and Ester Sokler will both spend an extended spell out with injuries.

Molloy is expected to be sidelined until May after surgery on a shoulder injury, while Sokler’s hamstring complaint means he won’t take part in any action for around eight weeks.

The news adds to manager Jimmy Thelin’s woes as he looks to turn around the team’s form after going ten games without a win and losing five consecutive matches.

An Aberdeen statement read: “The club can today provide the following update on injuries to Gavin Molloy and Ester Sokler.

“Gavin has unfortunately sustained a shoulder injury and following advice from a specialist will require surgery before an intensive rehab programme, with a return to action not expected until May.

“Meanwhile, Ester has suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him out for a minimum of 8 weeks.”

Thelin suggested the club will be active in the transfer market as they look to cover for the absences.

He said: “It’s clearly a big disappointment for us to lose both Gavin and Ester for extended time periods but our medical team will provide excellent guidance and rehabilitation for both players in the next few months to help get them back to fitness as soon as possible.

“We will continue to work to find solutions to help ensure the squad remains competitive and everyone at the Club wishes them both a speedy recovery.”