Adam Watts was Chris Sutton's first signing as Lincoln City manager

Lincoln City defender Adam Watts has been ruled out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Grimsby Town.

The centre-half, 21, who suffered a broken left fibula in a second-half challenge at Blundell Park, will have an operation on the injury on Monday.

Imps manager Chris Sutton told BBC Lincolnshire: "It's a massive blow.

"With his attitude and performances, he's been a credit to himself and he's been good for us as a team."

Watts became Sutton's first signing at Sincil Bank when he joined on loan from Premier League Fulham in October, before making the move permanent in January.

Sutton added: "He's had injury problems before, so we hope the operation goes well and he gets back for the start of next season fresh and ready to go."

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