Former Hearts defender Clevid Dikamona suffers serious foot injury in Kilmarnock defeat by Hibs

Former Hearts centre-back Clevid Dikamona is expected to be sidelined for sustained period of time after picking up a serious injury.

Kilmarnock's Clevid Dikamona is stretchered off against Hibs.

The 30-year-old Kilmarnock defender appeared to land awkwardly following an aerial duel with Hibs striker Christian Doidge during the first half of the Premiership match, which Hibs won 1-0.

Dikamona, who became a fans favourite during his two-year spell at Tynecastle, was clearly in agony after falling on the artificial turf.

He was stretchered off and taken to hospital, with Killie boss Alex Dyer confirming that they expect a significant spell on the sidelines for him.

Dikamona joined Kilmarnock this summer following his release from Hearts. The Congolese had just started to break into the first team and was making his second successive start for the Ayrshire outfit.