Midfielder faces long lay-off

Last updated : 10 August 2006 By Andy Parsons

The French midfielder was taken off against Luton Town and has damaged his knee cartilage and will have to undergo an operation to see the extent of the damage.

But the news coming out of Hillsborough claims that the former Southampton star could be out even longer if any more serious damage is found during surgery.

The player will have his op tomorrow and then it will be touch and go whether he will be out for the six weeks or a longer duration.