Adam Forshaw has been dealt another injury setback with the news that he's set to face surgery.

The midfielder has been a long-term absentee for Leeds United having not featured since the end of September.

His last involvement for Marcelo Bielsa's side was in the 1-0 defeat against Charlton Athletic however it seems that he won't return until pre-season at the earliest.

A statement on the club website said: "Following discussions with various experts, the decision has been made to send Adam Forshaw to the US to visit the Steadman Clinic in Colorado for hip surgery.

"Adam will work with surgeon Dr Marc Philippon, known for performing joint preservation techniques utilising arthroscopic hip surgery to treat painful joint injury in high-level athletes who constantly use powerful hip rotation.

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"Knowing that surgery was likely to end his season, Forshaw and the medical team at Leeds United have explored every possible alternative action to try and get the influential midfielder back to fitness to help his team mates as we approach the final stage of the campaign.

"Unfortunately all parties have now decided the time has come for Adam to go under the knife to allow him to return in time for pre-season."

As you'd expect, the news of Adam Forshaw's latest setback has sparked quite a reaction from supporters.

Here's what they had to say.

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