Southampton defender Jeremy Pied admits he's facing knee surgery.

The 27-year-old full-back has played just 11 minutes as a substitute since joining Saints from Nice this summer.

Pied faces an extended spell on the sidelines after revealing on Twitter the extent of the damage.

He wrote: "I can confirm the bad news for my knee - I need an operation.

"It's hard to digest but it's a trial to overcome. I'm determined to give all my energy to come back as soon as possible on the pitch."