Andy Halliday claims Rangers bound John Souttar suffered achilles injury as he lets slip full Hearts nightmare

Hearts midfielder Andy Halliday has caused alarm among the Jambos support after claiming John Souttar suffered an achilles injury against Dundee United.

The Rangers bound star left the pitch in the 61st minute during a bonkers day against Dundee United where five players in maroon were forced off.

But the most pressing concern surrounds Scotland international Souttar who has admirably battled back from three separate achilles injuries during his career.

Halliday, who came off the bench, revealed Hearts' woe didn't end with their star defender's latest setback during the thrilling 2-2 draw at Tannadice.

Speaking on Open Goal, he said: "It was one of the maddest games of football I have ever seen.

"GMS (Gary Mackay Steven) broke his hand after 10 minutes, Alex Cochrane came on for him and got concussion five minutes later, Cammy Devlin after half an hour tore his hamstring."

Host Simon Ferry then quizzed Halliday on how Australian Nathaniel Atkinson was faring after he was removed at half time.

And that's when the former Rangers midfielder provided an ominous update on Souttar's condition.

He added: "He was f****** as well, he actually wasn't feeling that well before the game.

"Big soapy's (Souttar) achilles, we actually made five injury subs before 60 minutes."

Robbie Neilson spoke after the match but is expected to provide a full update on his ailing star's before their Scottish Cup quarter final with St Mirren on Saturday night.