John Souttar vows to fight his way back into Hearts team after Achilles surgery

John Souttar is determined to pull on a Hearts shirt again.

John Souttar has pledged to fight his way back into the Hearts team after undergoing surgery on his ruptured Achilles this morning.

The Scotland defender posted a message on social media after suffering the injury for the third time in four years.

He had an operation and is now beginning a long rehabilitation process which is expected to last at least six months.

Souttar stated his resolve to get back playing in front of fans at Tynecastle Park and thanked everyone who offered messages of support.

His post read: “Just had my operation this morning and I’d like to write a short message to say a massive thanks to everyone for all the messages I’ve received over the past few days.

“It’s been a tough few days for me to process the injury and accept it but the support and messages really have helped me.

“The club and staff have been incredible with me and I’ll do absolutely everything I can to pull on the maroon jersey at Tynecastle in front of you again.

“It’s the start of a long and difficult journey to return but I’m truly grateful for all the support. Thank you.”

Souttar, 23, snapped his Achilles whilst running at Riccarton last week. He had only just recovered after nearly six months out with the same injury.

Medical staff at Hearts will give him time to recover before slowly building up his fitness again, with a vew to returning to action at some point next spring.

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