Kilmarnock captain Manuel Pascali is expected to be out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg in a training ground accident.

The Italian defender broke his fibula while stretching for the ball and will now miss next month’s League Cup final against Celtic.

Manager Kenny Shiels told Press Association Sport: "I am really disappointed for Manuel. It is a really big blow for him and the team.

"He has so much passion to do well, and there was the cup final for him coming up. It wasn't an impact injury, it was while he was stretching for the ball.

"It gives the opportunity for other players to come in and try to stake their place but I am really gutted.

"We now have to garner some intensive energy to make up for the loss of Manuel."