Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Liam Palmer is expected to miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.
The 23-year-old was stretchered off during his side's 1-1 draw with Fulham on Saturday.
Scans have revealed that Palmer does not need surgery, but he is likely to be sidelined until at least the summer.
"Liam saw a specialist in London and it's good news in that he doesn't need surgery, but he will probably miss the rest of the season and that's a blow for the boy," manager Stuart Gray told the club's official website.
The Owls are back in action on Saturday when they travel to Rotherham United in the Championship.
