Norwich City midfielder Kieran Dowell is set to be out of action for between 12 and 14 weeks.
The 22-year-old suffered damage to ankle ligaments during the weekend’s 2-2 draw against Preston North End at Carrow Road.
Dowell was forced from the field of play in the 24th minute following a heavy challenge and has since undergone a successful operation.
He will now begin a rehabilitation programme at the club’s Lotus Training Centre.