Southend United midfielder Alan McCormack has been ruled out of action for up to two months.
Southend midfielder set for knee surgery
Southend United midfielder Alan McCormack has been ruled out of action for up to two months.
The 24-year-old recently sustained a knee injury in training, and a scan has revealed that he will require surgery.
McCormack has spoken of his disappointment at the news ahead of the new League One season.
He told the club's official website: "I can't believe it. It happened in training when I planted my foot and it swelled up. At the time it didn't seem too bad and I managed to train two days later.
"But at the end of that session I felt it go again so I knew something must be up.
"They won't know exactly how bad it is until the keyhole surgery and if it's just a small tear I might be out for as little as four weeks.
"At the moment though I'm really down because after signing a new contract I was really looking forward to the new season."
