Hibs boss Lee Johnson has revealed Martin Boyle is currently in Manchester seeing a specialist over the injury which could threaten his World Cup dreams.
The Australia international limped off after suffering a problem with his knee during a 3-0 Scottish Premiership win over St Mirren on Saturday and is facing a sweat to be fit to be included in the Socceroos squad for the Qatar showpiece event which kicks-off in under three weeks time.
Johnson reckons there's a chance the 29-year-old will recover in time but also insists that expert opinion is required to get to the bottom of the wingers troubles. He said: "He's had a scan and he's currently in Manchester getting that scan reviewed by a specialist and a consultant. I would hope that by this time on Thursday we will have a clear and acute diagnosis and prognosis on the injury."
Boyle has netted five goals in 19 international appearances and quickly cemented himself as a key player for Australia in recent seasons. Graham Arnold's men begin their World Cup campaign against France on November 22 before taking on Tunisia and Denmark.
"We are just positive with him, we all live in hope that he's in a good place," added the Hibs boss. He seems to be moving well, although the scan is showing something, it seems, which is why he has gone to the specialist. He is presenting well, which gives us a lot of hope. But at the same time we need real expert opinion."
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