Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte will be out until January or February, says manager Pep Guardiola.
The France centre-back, 25, has had surgery on his right knee after being carried off in the 4-0 win over Brighton on 31 August.
He damaged his cartilage and lateral meniscus in a challenge with Brighton defender Adam Webster.
On Laporte's absence, Guardiola said: "Not long. Five months, six months - next year, January or February."
The France centre-back, 25, has had surgery on his right knee after being carried off in the 4-0 win over Brighton on 31 August.
He damaged his cartilage and lateral meniscus in a challenge with Brighton defender Adam Webster.
On Laporte's absence, Guardiola said: "Not long. Five months, six months - next year, January or February."