Southampton have been dealt a hefty injury blow after boss Ralph Hasenhuttl confirmed that star striker Danny Ings could be out for up to six weeks.
The England international is set to undergo a 'small surgery' on Thursday morning, which will sideline him for at least a month, according to his manager.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of Friday's game against Newcastle, the Saints boss said: ''The worst thing is maybe Danny Ings. It looks as though he is out for four to six weeks.
'He will have surgery tomorrow morning, a small one.