Bolton's Lee Chung-yong out for nine months after breaking leg

Bolton's Lee Chung-yong is attended by the physiotherapist Andy Mitchell after going down injured at Newport. Photograph: Ian Smith/Action Images

The Bolton Wanderers midfielder Lee Chung-yong will be out for a minimum of nine months after breaking a leg in a pre-season friendly at Newport.

The 23-year-old South Korea international underwent a successful operation after sustaining a double fracture of his lower right leg during Wanderers' 3-1 win in south Wales on Saturday. He was carried off on a stretcher midway through the first half following a rash challenge from Tom Miller.

The club posted a statement on their website on Saturday evening confirming he was recovering in hospital and was expected to be sidelined for the bulk of the 2011-12 campaign.

Lee joined Bolton from FC Seoul in summer 2009 and has been a consistent performer for the Trotters over the past two years.

Owen Coyle, the Bolton manager, said: "We will make sure Chung-yong gets all the support he needs, as now it is all about his recovery and wellbeing. That is the most important thing. The operation went well and we would like to pass on our thanks to the medical staff involved."

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Tottenham's Sandro out for three months after knee surgery

The news that Sandro faces a three-month rehabilitation period after knee surgery is a big blow to Tottenham. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/for the Guardian

The Tottenham midfielder Sandro is expected to be out of action for three months after undergoing knee surgery.

The 22-year-old returned to London this week after suffering the injury on international duty with Brazil and now looks likely to miss the first two months of the season.

A statement on tottenhamhotspur.com read: "Following consultation with an independent knee specialist, Sandro underwent surgery on his left knee in London. Scans confirmed he had torn his lateral meniscus, as well as suffering a calf strain. The specialist has advised a three-month rehabilitation period before a return to full training."

The Brazilian made 19 league appearances, eight of them from the bench, for Spurs last season, scoring his only goal in the defeat to Chelsea in April.

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