Hull midfielder John Welsh will miss the rest of the season with a broken leg, reports BBC Radio Humberside.
The 23-year-old was taken to hospital after he was forced off after just five minutes of Saturday's 2-0 win against Preston at the KC Stadium.
It was suspected that Welsh had broken his ankle but subsequent tests have revealed that he has suffered a broken tibia and fibula.
Welsh has made 21 league and cup appearances for the Tigers this season.
He joined Hull from Liverpool in January 2006, following a successful loan spell.
What are these?
E-mail this to a friend 
Printable version 
Bookmark with:
What are these?