Cameron Carter-Vickers is playing through the pain barrier and could go under the knife, according to a report.
The Daily Record state he could be set for surgery after next weekend's Scottish Cup semi-final clash with Rangers. The USA international has been one of Ange Postecoglou's top performers despite the injury issue but may not see out the season in order to be fighting fit for the start of the new campaign.
The key defender - who signed permanently from Tottenham following a loan spell - has struck up a strong partnership with Carl Starfelt in the heart of the backline. The Hoops have already bagged the League Cup with the Premiership title all but secured with a 12 point cushion between the champions and Michael Beale's Light Blues.
