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Injury setback hits Holmes

17 Sep 2008 - 06:58:41

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Southampton midfielder Lee Holmes is set to be sidelined for around two months after suffering knee ligament damage in the 4-1 defeat at QPR on Sunday.

The 21-year-old had made a bright start to his Saints career, but now faces a lengthy spell out of action.

He told the club's official website: "As soon as it happened I felt something go, but when the physio came on I wanted to play on.

"I tried to put weight on it but knew I would have to go off.

"Hopefully I won't need a further operation. I have been out before when I was at Derby with an ankle problem, but this time I should be back fairly soon.

"Things have been going really well for me since I signed here, so it's gutting to miss out at such a crucial time."