Motherwell injury optimism grows over trio as ‘lethal finisher’ begins to accelerate after summer transfer

Motherwell return to action this weekend against St Mirren.

Scotsman

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Paul McGinn, Callum Hendry, and Oscar Priestman could return to Motherwell's squad against St Mirren.
Manager Alfred Johansson described summer signing Jardell Kanga as a lethal finisher adapting to the league.
Motherwell halted a five-game Scottish Premiership losing run with a midweek 2-2 draw against St Johnstone.

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Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson hopes to welcome back Paul McGinn, Callum Hendry, and Oscar Priestman for Saturday's match against St Mirren. Club captain McGinn and striker Hendry are poised for their first matchday squad appearances this season, while midfielder Priestman is returning from a two-month layoff.

Johansson also praised summer signing Jardell Kanga, labeling the Swedish youth international a lethal finisher who is adapting well to the league's physicality after strong substitute displays.

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Motherwell injury optimism grows over trio as ‘lethal finisher’ begins to accelerate after summer transfer

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