Lokomotiv Moscow striker Garry OConnor has returned to Scotland for a groin operation and will miss their final match of the season.
OConnor scored the opening goal in Lokomotivs 3-1 win away at Amkar Perm on Saturday before picking up the injury, which saw him substituted at half-time.
With the Scotsmans first season in Russia now over, he can reflect on a campaign of mixed fortunes.
OConnor had a steady season on the pitch, scoring seven goals in 17 starts and seven appearances as a substitute.
And after a rollercoaster domestic campaign, Lokomotiv currently lie third in the table and will clinch Russias UEFA Cup berth should they beat Rostov at home on Sunday.
But there was disappointment on the European scene as Lokomotiv were humiliated by Belgian side Zulte-Waragem, losing 3-2 on aggregate to miss out on the group stages.
That defeat lead to the sacking of Serbian coach Slavoljub Muslin, the manager who brought OConnor to Moscow earlier this year.
Speculation that OConnor is homesick and seeking a quick return to Britain has been played down by the player.
The Russian season will come to an end on Sunday, with the new season set to begin in late March.
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