The Rovers midfilder has already missed two games after picking up a similar injury during the League game against Bolton last month but he fears he will have a longer spell on the sidelines this time.
"It's the same problem that forced me off against Bolton," he told Rovers' official website.
"I felt great in training the last few days but there's nothing like a game and, as soon as I planted my foot, I just felt it go again and this time I think it's going to be a bit longer.
"I felt a sharp pain, like a knife going in my thigh.
"I suppose in the past I've been lucky with injuries but maybe it's my turn. It'll certainly be longer than ten days this time, maybe three to four weeks.
"It's a crucial time for us, with some tough games coming up and games that I want to be involved with."