Southampton and Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long has been ruled out for up to four weeks after suffering an ankle ligament injury on international duty.
The 28-year-old was injured in the Republic's 2-1 defeat by Poland last Sunday and had to be carried off the pitch on a stretcher.
Saints manager Ronald Koeman told reporters on Thursday: "The Shane injury is a disappointment. It's an ankle ligament injury and he will be out for two to four weeks - that's a disappointment."
Long now faces a race to be fit for Ireland's Euro 2016 playoff in a month's time, the two-legged ties scheduled between November 12 and November 17 and the draw taking place on Sunday.
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Giuseppe Labellarte
Giuseppe Labellarte
