Source: Daily_Mail
Blackburn defender Phil Jones to have surgery to repair torn knee cartilage
Blackburn defender Phil Jones will undergo surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee this afternoon, the club have confirmed.[LNB]Jones came on as a substitute during Rovers' 1-1 draw with West Ham at Ewood Park on Saturday but lasted only 10 minutes before hobbling off after falling awkwardly in a challenge with Carlton Cole.[LNB]The 18-year-old had a scan on the knee on Sunday and it is feared he may be sidelined for the rest of the season.[LNB] Bad blow: Phil Jines lies injured after his injury against West Ham [LNB]Blackburn club doctor Phil Batty said: 'Phil has torn his lateral meniscus (cartilage), but there is no other damage in the knee.[LNB]'He will have surgery this Monday afternoon with the intention to repair the tear, (but) everything else in the knee is fine.'[LNB] All I want for Christmas is... Sportsmail's club-by-club Premier League wishlist Kean to get started in transfer market as Rovers eye Blackpool captain AdamBlackburn boss Steve Kean rues dropped points as well as injuries to three key playersBlackburn 1 West Ham 1: Mad world! Nelsen hits out at Rovers' new chiefsBLACKBURN ROVERS FC
