Hull City have confirmed that defender James Chester will be sidelined for up to 10 weeks with a dislocated shoulder.
Chester suffered the problem on Sunday during Hull's 3-0 defeat at West Ham United in the Premier League.
The 25-year-old, who is expected to undergo surgery, could be back in action towards the end of March.
Hull continue their Premier League campaign on January 31 when they welcome Newcastle United to the KC Stadium.