Linfield striker Kieran Offord will miss the rest of the season after undergoing ankle surgery.
The 21-year-old returned from a four-month spell on the sidelines as a substitute in the Blues' 3-1 win over Portadown earlier this month.
However, the Scot's night was cut short after just 13 minutes on the pitch when he was forced off following a tackle from Lewis MacKinnon.
Having missed Linfield's BetMcLean Cup final win over Glentoran, the club have confirmed his ankle surgery was successful.
"This is a hugely disappointing setback for him after the tremendous effort he put into recovering from his previous injury," read Linfield's statement.
"Everyone at the club is fully behind Kieran, and we have no doubt that with his determination and professionalism, he will return stronger and back to his very best.
"We wish him every success in his recovery and rehabilitation."
Offord joined Linfield from St Mirren in January 2025 after impressing on loan for Crusaders.
David Healy's side are currently eight points off leaders Larne in the Irish Premiership and
