Ross County goalkeeper Ross Laidlaw back in training as he steps up recovery from knee injury suffered against Celtic in Scottish Premiership
Ross County goalkeeper Ross Laidlaw is ahead of schedule in his return from injury.
The Staggies shot-stopper went off injured against Celtic on November 30, and it was estimated he could miss eight to 10 weeks with a knee issue.
Jack Hamilton initially deputised for him, with Jordan Amissah then being brought in and taking over the gloves over recent weeks.
However, just six weeks after that update was given, County boss Don Cowie has revealed Laidlaw is back on the grass.
That does not mean he will return to the starting line-up against Livingston this weekend in the Scottish Cup, however it does mean he could be back in action sooner than anticipated.
“There are positives in terms of Ross Laidlaw’s fitness,” Cowie explained.
“He’s back on the grass, which has come quicker than we thought.
“So to have Jordan, Jack Hamilton and now potentially Ross in the not too distant future competing bodes well for us.
“Any player recognises when someone is playing from the start and doing really well, that’s the challenge to try and get there in front of them.
“Goalkeeping is different because only one can play, but right now Jordan is doing extremely well and, I’m sure, is hoping to continue that.”
Also in the goalkeeping ranks is Logan Ross, who is sidelined through concussion protocols after taking a heavy knock while on loan at Clachnacuddin over the festive period.
With the news that Andrew MacLeod and George Robesten have been recalled from their loan spells at Brora Rangers, it is unclear what the future holds for Ross, who has already had several emergency loans in the Highland League this season.
“I think Logan has played for nearly every Highland League club now,” Cowie continued.
“He’s a fantastic member of our squad in terms of the way he trains, and the way he is progressing.
“It just so happens that for a goalkeeper, they can go out on emergency loans for a week.
“That’s good for Logan, because it means he can still get first team football. He’s got a great personality, so he can go into any changing room and feel like he’s been there for most of the season.
“We will see how that plays out, and how Ross’ recovery goes in terms of phasing back on to the grass.”
In other team news, Ross County are seeking a second opinion on Michee Efete who is getting damage to his knee assessed.
