Tariq Lamptey is expected to miss the rest of the season.

The wing-back is reported to be recovering after successful surgery to repair a hamstring issue.

The report, by The Athletic's Ornstein On Monday column this morning, will come as little surprise to fans.

Lamptey has been out since December and head coach Graham Potter revealed last week he had suffered a setback in his recovery.

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Potter will offer a further update on the England under-21 international when he looks ahead to the trip to Southampton.