JAMES WILSON is set to undergo knee surgery on his knee.
Derby‘s on-loan Manchester United striker is almost certain to miss the rest of the season after damaging cruciate ligaments in training.
The 20-year-old was injured in training with the Rams on Monday and has returned to the Red Devils to undergo further tests to determine how severe the damage is.
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But both clubs and the player are bracing themselves for the worst, with Wilson set to go under the knife in the coming days.
Rams boss Steve McClaren said: “It’s incredibly disappointing news that James has suffered an injury like this.
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“Only last week I was saying how much I was looking forward to working with him because he is an exciting young talent.
“I know that he will bounce back from this disappointment. As well as being a very good player, he is also a strong and determined character.”
Wilson netted twice on his United debut against Hull in May 2014 and made 17 appearances for the club the following season.
But opportunities at Old Trafford were harder to come by last season and he was loaned out to Brighton, scoring five times in 28 appearances.
He joined Derby in August and netted one in five games.
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