Bournemouth captain Simon Francis ruled out for six to nine months with knee ligament injury

The 33-year-old full-back suffered the injury in the Boxing Day defeat to Tottenham

Thursday 27 December 2018 20:32 GMT

Simon Francis injured his knee against Tottenham (Getty Images)

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Bournemouth captain Simon Francis will miss six to nine months with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

The 33-year-old full-back suffered the injury in the Boxing Day defeat to Tottenham.

“We are devastated to have lost Simon to a serious knee injury,” manager Eddie Howe told his club’s official website.

“It is a huge blow for us to lose our captain and someone who has performed so well and consistently for the team over a long period of time.”

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Bournemouth captain Simon Francis ruled out for six to nine months with knee ligament injury

The 33-year-old full-back suffered the injury in the Boxing Day defeat to Tottenham

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