Southampton have suffered an injury blow as striker Charlie Austin has been ruled out for 'several weeks' due to a hamstring injury.

The January signing sustained the problem in the 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth on Tuesday, forcing him off in the 60th minute.

The match also saw Austin's strike partner Shane Long replaced 10 minutes later after copping a knock to his knee.

"For sure Charlie is a hamstring injury, [that's] what I heard from the doctor," Saints boss Ronaldo Koeman told the club's official YouTube channel.

"Shane was a kick on his knee and I think that's not so bad, but I think Charlie will be out for several weeks."