Preston North End say forward Ched Evans faces an extended period out of football due to a serious medical condition that carries "life-changing consequences".
The forward needs surgery on the issue that the club say has occurred as a result of "repeated high force contact" during his career which is more suited to sports such as rugby or American football.
Preston said in a statement: "The 34-year-old forward is facing potentially life-changing consequences as a result of repeated high-force contact which he has received on a weekly basis throughout his career.
