West Bromwich Albion boss Carlos Corberan expects Semi Ajayi to be out for 16 weeks following surgery on a hamstring injury which has sidelined the Nigeria international alongside fellow centre-backs Paddy McNair and Kyle Bartley.
McNair, who was also forced off by a hamstring problem during the Baggies' 0-0 draw at home to Cardiff City in the Championship on Saturday, is expected to be out for eight weeks, while vice-captain Bartley will miss between four and six weeks as a result of a knee procedure.
“We are talking about three specific centre-backs who have had injuries at the same time, all within a week," said Corberan.