Norwich City have announced that midfielder Alex Pritchard needs surgery on his injured ankle and will be out for a minimum of three months.
Pritchard, 24, missed the Canaries' opening two games after he was carried off on a stretcher during a 2-0 win at Cambridge during pre-season.
Norwich manager Daniel Farke confirmed the news on the club's official website.
'It's bad news for Alex Pritchard,' Farke said.