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Gordon admitted retirement was “definitely under discussion” with his family but says helping to end Scotland’s long wait for a place at the World Cup means the effort to stay in shape for another season has “already been well worth it.”<\/p>\n
The keeper, who began his career at Tynecastle and returned in 2020, missed the start of term through injury and is currently back-up to Alexander Schwolow, 33.<\/p>\n
This has led to speculation he may seek a January loan to get game time before the World Cup. However, McInnes is eager to keep such an experienced player and Gordon says he is content with the situation.<\/p>\n
“I’m not going to be pushing for it,” he said of a possible departure. “There’s still a lot of time left in the season. I feel that I’m just one step away from getting an opportunity to play here, and then it’ll be up to me to try and take that.<\/p>\n
“We’ve got a chance to really push on in the second half of the season and see where it can take us. So it’s kind of in the balance.<\/p>\n
“I can’t 100% guarantee that it won’t happen, but at the same time, there’s a lot to look forward to here. I do feel as if I’m still playing an important role within the squad.<\/p>\n
“I need to be ready and show [McInnes] in training that if he does want to make that switch that I’m ready to play. That’s where we’re at. There’s no discussions on anything more than that.<\/p>\n
“He doesn’t want me to leave on loan. It’s up to me to make sure that I’m doing everything that I can to get the opportunity when it comes about.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n