Blackburn's Scott Wharton set to be out for months with knee injury
Rovers have confirmed the defender needs surgery
Blackburn defender Scott Wharton could be out of action for several months after suffering a serious knee injury, the Sky Bet Championship club have confirmed.
The 26-year-old was forced off after falling awkwardly following a tackle in Rovers' defeat to Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday.
Scans have revealed significant damage and he will require surgery.
Manager John Eustance told Rovers TV: "Scott's unfortunately going to be out for a number of months.
"I think he's going to be out for the majority of next season. He's having his surgery next week. It's a bad injury." First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Hits Radio app.