AFC Bournemouth full-back Adam Smith has vowed to "come back stronger" after a recurrence of his knee injury.
Smith, who has spent almost eight years at Dean Court, is likely to miss the busy Christmas period.
"I have had many setback in my in my career and I have always come back stronger than before," Smith tweeted.
"I will dig deep again to get back fit and and do all that I can to get back out on the pitch."