Young St Johnstone star, Fran Franczak, will return to the first team “at the right time”, according to assistant manager, Andy Kirk.
It’s over a month since the Aberfeldy youngster last got Premiership game-time, having burst on to the scene at the end of Steven MacLean’s time in charge and the beginning of Craig Levein’s.
Kirk knows the long-term future for Franczak is bright.
And he’s pushing hard for top-flight minutes in the short-term as well.
“Fran brings so much enthusiasm,” said Kirk.
“He’s been great since we first came in and still is.
“He’s a hungry, young player who can play in a few different positions and has high fitness levels and speed.
“He had a couple of really good performances and then, as you would expect with such a young player, there was a wee drop.
“At that point it was the manager’s job to protect him a bit. He’s 16-years-old.
“We’ll get him back in the team at the right time and will be a big player for St Johnstone moving forward.
“Fran’s got a big future.”
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