Motherwell midfielder Liam Donnelly is set to miss the rest of the year following knee surgery.

Goalkeeper Scott Fox will have an operation on his knee next week.

Nathan McGinley is fit again after recovering from a groin complaint and Jake Carroll (Achilles) and Charles Dunne (groin) are making progress but will not be available for the visit of St Johnstone on Saturday.

Saints boss Callum Davidson has no fresh injuries ahead of his side’s trip to Fir Park.

And he has fresh competition for places after seeing goalkeeper Zander Clarke, midfielder Murray Davidson and striker Chris Kane top up their fitness levels during a behind-closed-doors friendly with Dundee United.

The trio will now go into Davidson’s squad for the clash with Stephen Robinson’s men.