Mauricio Pinilla at training today

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Hearts striker Mauricio Pinilla could be sidelined for the remainder of the season after damaging knee ligaments in training this week.

The Chilean international faces a lengthy period out of action after this latest setback.

He is due to fly to London tomorrow to consult a specialist and if surgery is required, the striker will be not play again during the current campaign.

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The injury is yet another blow for the 23-year-old, whose Tynecastle career has been beset by fitness problems since his arrival in Gorgie in the summer of 2006.

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