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St Johnstone defender Sam McClelland suffers injury setback
St Johnstone defender, Sam McClelland, has suffered an injury setback and undergone a second major operation.
The former Northern Ireland under-21 international was ruled out for the season when he ruptured his Achilles on day one of the last league campaign.
It had looked like he was closing in on a return to full fitness, with Simo Valakari hoping the Chelsea academy graduate would stay with the Perth club for pre-season training, even though he was out of contract.
However, McClelland has now gone under the knife again – this time his ankle.
The picture will become clearer once he has his follow-up consultation.
He was offered the option of continuing his rehabilitation with Saints.
But it is understood McClelland, who had a successful loan spell with Dundee United in the Championship two seasons ago, will stay at home for this recuperation process.
A free agent, the 23-year-old will then have decisions to make about the next stage of his career.
