Crystal Palace news: Connor Wickham to undergo surgery on knee injury which will see him out for lengthy period
Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the club confirmed he will require surgery on a knee ligament injury.
Wickham fell awkwardly in the 5-4 defeat to Swansea on SaturdayGetty Images
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He left the Liberty Stadium on crutches with his right knee heavily strapped, and a subsequent scan has revealed he will be now out of action for a significant period.
"Connor Wickham's injury sustained at the match against Swansea City on Saturday has seen him undergo an MRI scan and it is confirmed he received an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury to his right knee," a statement on Palace's official website said.
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"He will now undergo surgery and his return to action will be confirmed once rehabilitation starts following surgery.
"Everyone at the club wishes Connor a speedy recovery and we look forward to seeing him back in action as soon as possible."
The striker was stretchered off having made his first Premier League start since AugustGetty ImagesThe former Sunderland forward left the Liberty Stadium on crutches and has since had surgeryGetty Images
The club have not put a timescale on Wickham's recovery, but it will come as a massive blow to under-pressure Palace boss Alan Pardew.
He is already without loan striker Loic Remy following a setback in the Frencman's return from a groin problem as they try and avoid a relegation fight.
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