Bristol Rovers utility man Harry Anderson is set to be sidelined for four weeks, with groin surgery scheduled to take place on Friday morning.
The 26-year-old, predominantly a winger but a versatile option for manager Joey Barton in a number of positions, has endured a stop-start season with injury niggles that he has been unable to shake off, and Rovers hope the operation will get to the bottom of the issue once and for all.
Anderson has played 22 times in League One for the Gas this season and he has been a dependable player in a variety of roles, so Barton is disappointed to lose him for the games ahead.