Crippling blow for Calliste
Scunthorpe new boy Ramon Calliste could be out for six months following an ankle injury.
Scunthorpe United's new signing Ramon Calliste could be out for six months following an ankle injury sustained in pre-season.The Welsh Under-21 international moved to The Iron at the start of the month following his release from Liverpool.
Boss Brian Laws was delighted to capture the former Manchester United trainee on a one-year deal at Glanford Park and is anxious to see him fulfil his potential.
But disaster struck in the team's comfortable 4-0 friendly win over Unibond outfit Brigg Town when a challenge left Calliste with a dislocated ankle and damaged ligaments.
X-rays revealed that he also had a cracked ankle bone, and the player underwent surgery on Thursday to repair the damage.
The injury comes is a big blow to both the club and player, as they look to win their way back up to the top flight from League One.
They face Hull City, Leeds United and Sheffield United in their three remaining warm-up matches before the campaign kicks-off in earnest at Bristol City on August 5.
