Loan winger Ryan Fraser has been ruled out for at least the next two months due to a medial ligament injury suffered while on international duty with Scotland’s U21s, Town have revealed.
"Ryan was training on the Friday when he suffered a non-contact injury,” physio Matt Byard told the club site.
"He had a scan in Aberdeen and that showed a medial ligament problem. We took him to see a specialist in London yesterday and he has confirmed the injury.
"You can never be sure about timings with an injury like Ryan’s but I would expect him to be out for at least two months.”
The injury is a big blow for the Blues with the 21-year-old, who is on loan from AFC Bournemouth for the season, having been one of the most impressive performers in the opening months of the season.
2 months isn't great but could of been a lot worse.! Will be back in no time .. Thanks for the messages
— Ryan Fraser (@RyanFraser94) October 13, 2015
Fraser has scored four goals in eight starts and three sub appearances and was named the Football League's Young Player of the Month for August when he was also amongst the nominees for the Championship Player of the Month gong.
The Scot's absence seems likely to give recently signed Australian international Tommy Oar a chance to establish himself in the Blues first team.