Falkirk midfielder Aidan Nesbitt is expected to return to action before the first quarter of the Premiership season concludes, despite being sidelined for more than three months. Nesbitt sustained an ankle injury during Falkirk’s 5-0 victory over Edinburgh City in the League Cup group stage last month, which led to surgery nearly two weeks ago.

Manager John McGlynn confirmed the midfielder underwent an operation that will keep him out of competitive play for approximately 12 weeks following the procedure. However, Falkirk’s schedule offers some relief, with the team now eliminated from the League Cup and set to have fewer fixtures in the coming weeks. The club will have no matches the weekend after the upcoming one, with an additional break the following month due to Falkirk’s absence from the knockout stages.

Further easing Nesbitt’s recovery timeline is this season’s adjustment to international windows. These adjustments have combined international breaks, resulting in a three-week period without league matches for Falkirk after their trip to St Johnstone on September 19. This uninterrupted stretch provides the midfielder with valuable time to recuperate fully.

While Nesbitt’s absence has been a setback for Falkirk early in the season, the team’s schedule and medical progress suggest he will be available for selection well within the first quarter of league play. This timing could bolster the squad as they continue their campaign.