Young central defender Gerard Nash will be out of action until August. The 17-year-old is currently back in his native Ireland where he will undergo a cruciate knee ligament operation.

Nash injured his knee in training a month ago, the second time he has suffered an injury of this type.

The academy player, who made his senior debut against Burnley earlier in the season, missed much of last year after knee surgery.

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