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Leeds United suffer huge injury blow in their battle to avoid the drop as top scorer Rodrigo faces TWO MONTHS on the sidelines, after undergoing surgery on his ankle following their FA Cup win over Accrington Stanley

Leeds United have suffered a major blow as top scorer Rodrigo is facing two months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery.

The club confirmed the news in a message on social media, after the Brazilian-born Spanish international suffered an ankle injury in their 3-1 FA Cup victory over Accrington Stanley.

Rodrigo sustained the injury in a challenge during the match, and suffered ligament and bone damage to his ankle which required minor surgery.

The 31-year-old could miss up to eight Premier League matches if the injury keeps him out until the beginning of April.