Naysmith sidelined after knee op

01 May 2009 12:22
The Scotland international sustained the injury in the recent defeat at Burnley and will play no further part in the Blades' promotion challenge.[LNB]Manager Kevin Blackwell said: "We hoped that there was no serious damage to his knee, but Gary has undergone surgery on his cruciate ligament and will be out for six or seven months.[LNB]"It is extremely disappointing because he has been such a solid player for us all season and to lose him at this absolutely crucial stage is desperately bad luck for him and the club."[LNB]Naysmith has been one of United's most consistent performers this season, making 37 starts for Blackwell's side at full-back.[LNB][LNB]

Source: Team_Talk