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Steven Defour likely to miss the rest of the season with knee injury, confirms Burnley manager Sean Dyche

Burnley midfielder Steven Defour is expected to miss the rest of the season through injury, manager Sean Dyche has said.

The Clarets confirmed earlier this week that Defour needs surgery to correct the knee cartilage problem that has been troubling him in recent games.

The 29-year-old could also be doubtful for Belgium's World Cup campaign as a result of the operation.

Burnley midfielder Steven Defour (left) looks set to miss the rest of the season through injury
Burnley midfielder Steven Defour (left) looks set to miss the rest of the season through injury

Speaking at a press conference reported by the club's website, Dyche said: 'It is likely to be the season, I would think.