Hibs in goalkeeper transfer race as Kevin Dabrowski suffers training ground KO leaving Lee Johnson short

HIbs face a race against time to bring in a new goalkeeper after Kevin Dabrowski injured his shoulder ligaments in training on Thursday.

The 24-year-old is facing at least two months on the sidelines after a collision at their East Mains training base, leaving David Marshall as the only senior keeper on Lee Johnson ’s books.

Back-up keeper Dabrowski has only made one start in the League Cup group stages this season. But after an impressive breakthrough campaign last year in which he made six starts including a clean sheet in his debut against Hearts, the Polish shot stopper was expected to keep the pressure on Marshall for the gloves. Teenage keeper Murray Johnson is on a short-term loan at Airdrie and while he could be recalled Johnson is understood to be keen to get another experienced keeper in to cover for Dabrowski with just six days remaining in the window.

A HIbs statement said: "Unfortunately Kevin Dabrowski has been ruled out for a substantial period of time through injury. The 24-year-old damaged the ligaments in his shoulder after a collision in training.

"Subsequent scans have revealed that he will be unavailable for selection for, at least, a couple of months. Kevin will now work closely with the club’s medical department to ensure he returns back to fitness as quickly as possible."

Hibs face St Mirren in Paisley tomorrow and Johnson could be recalled to provide goalkeeping cover on the bench.

Midfielder Jake Doyle-Hayes is ready to feel the heat of the Saints fans when he takes on his old club.

The 23-year-old left the Buddies to move to Easter Road last summer and is accustomed to getting a frosty reception from their supporters whenever he goes up against them. But he is relishing this weekend's cinch