Sivert Nilsen injury return timeline set as Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin lands major boost
The Dons star has been missing since March with a freak injury
Sivert Nilsen is set to be given the all-clear to resume his Aberdeen career.
The Norwegian has been out since March with a nasty eye injury.
The 33-year-old is set to see a specialist this week and is expected to get the go-ahead to get back playing.
He may have to play with sports glasses in the first instance.
Nilsen won't come back into the playing squad for the Scottish Cup final but is likely to be allowed back to full training.
It is a major boost for Jimmy Thelin and the Dons as there were major concerns when the midfielder first got hurt in a freak training incident and it impacted his sight.
Nilsen had been given time off but in recent weeks has been back training at Cormack Park.
The former SK Brann player will come back for pre-season and join his fellow Aberdeen teammates as they prepare for their European return.
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