Simmonds has been used mainly as a substitute at Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock striker Donovan Simmonds requires a hernia operation which will see him sidelined for the rest of his loan period at Rugby Park.

Simmonds, who was already struggling with an ankle injury, will undergo the surgery next week.

The powerful 20-year-old arrived from Coventry City in August, having agreed to stay until January.

Simmonds has made 13 appearances for Killie, scoring once in the 2-1 defeat to Falkirk in October.

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