Aberdeen’s Clarkson to miss first two months of season with injury

Aberdeen star Leighton Clarkson will miss the first two months of the new season after suffering an injury.

Jimmy Thelin’s men kick-off their season with a game at St Johnstone on Monday.

But they will have to do so without the 27-year-old midfielder.

The club confirmed on Friday that he picked up a shoulder injury that will keep him on the sidelines for around eight weeks.

Aberdeen said in a statement: “The manager has today confirmed that Leighton Clarkson has sustained a shoulder injury that will keep him out for up to eight weeks.

“The influential midfielder had made an impressive start to the season but following a collision in last weekend’s match a fracture was found in his shoulder which will rule him out of action.

“We wish Leighton a speedy recovery.”

Clarkson scored two goals in four League Cup group stage appearances this season as the Dons topped their section to reach the last-16.

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