Southampton defender Andrew Davies could be sidelined for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair his broken cheekbone.The former Middlesbrough centre-half had an operation on the three fractures to his right cheekbone he sustained when he took a boot to the face during the recent 2-2 draw at Blackpool.

Saints medical chiefs are now awaiting the surgeon's opinion on whether he will be able to play again this term - possibly in a protective mask.

Davies joined Southampton on loan from Boro in October and completed a permanent switch in January.

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