“I had been feeling so fit and strong after a good pre-season,” he said.
“I had my fingers crossed it was just a bang, nothing too serious but, unfortunately, that’s not the case.
“I had been hoping to get myself into the side this season and establish myself, but it’s going to be a while before I am back.
“I thought the new season would be a fresh start for me and now this has happened. I have to believe I can come back stronger.”