Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that forward Guly do Prado is expected to be on the sidelines for two months.
The 31-year-old is due to undergo an operation next Wednesday in a bid to deal with a knee problem that he has been suffering with.
The Brazilian has not featured for the Saints since coming on as a substitute in his side's 2-0 win over Fulham on October 26.
Meanwhile, Pochettino has expressed his delight at forward Jay Rodriguez receiving a call-up to the England squad.
