Monday 13 October 2014 14:16, UK
Rotherham boss Steve Evans has confirmed on-loan striker Luciano Becchio has sustained a hairline fracture of the heel.
Becchio, 30, had earlier revealed on his Twitter account that he would be sidelined for three months due to a broken ankle, but Evans believes the Norwich loanee could be back sooner.
"Regretfully the player will be out injured for at least six weeks with a fractured heel," Evans told the club's official website.
"The player picked up this injury in a behind-closed-door match, at a point when no player was near him and he twisted to make a run in the opposite direction.
"The player was X-rayed straight after the match which showed no damage, but a further scan on Friday morning diagnosed the hairline fracture.
"Our dialogue with Norwich City in relation to the player will continue to ensure we get the player back playing at the earliest opportunity."
Becchio arrived at Rotherham last month and is scheduled to stay at New York Stadium until January. He has scored two goals in six appearances for the Millers.
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