Aaron Hickey Out for Majority of Season

Brentford defender Aaron Hickey is set to miss the majority of the 2024-25 season due to a hamstring injury that has required surgery. The 22-year-old, who has not played since October 2023, faced a setback during training last week, leading to a second operation to repair the tendon. Brentford's head physio Nick Stubbings indicated that this procedure involved removing previous sutures and making new repairs, emphasizing a need to start fresh in Hickey's recovery journey. The injury further complicates matters for Scotland's national team, as Hickey had already missed Euro 2024 due to his injury. Additionally, potential replacement Tino Livramento has been called up by England, diminishing Scotland's options in defense. This series of setbacks comes on the heels of Scotland's disappointing Euro campaign and the retirement of Callum McGregor from the national team.