Norwich defender Ben Gibson will be out of action until at least Christmas after suffering a stress fracture of a metatarsal in his foot.
The 30-year-old former Burnley centre-back joined the Canaries in the summer of 2021 and has made 15 appearances this season.
"Injuries are part of the game, we will never take this as an excuse," boss David Wagner told BBC Radio Norfolk.
Gibson's absence could mean more opportunities for Danny Batth.
He was signed from Sunderland on transfer deadline day but has yet to start a game for the club, appearing twice as a substitute so far.