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Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham is to undergo surgery after damaging his anterior cruciate ligament in the defeat to Swansea.
Wickham was stretchered off during his side's 5-4 defeat on Saturday and was later photographed leaving the Liberty Stadium on crutches with his right knee heavily strapped.
A scan has confirmed the worst and the 23-year-old is set for a significant spell on the sidelines as he recovers from the injury.
"Connor Wickham’s injury sustained at the match against Swansea City on Saturday has seen him undergo an MRI scan and it is confirmed he received an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury to his right knee," a statement from Palace read.
"He will now undergo surgery and his return to action will be confirmed once rehabilitation starts following surgery.
"Everyone at the club wishes Connor a speedy recovery and we look forward to seeing him back in action as soon as possible."
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