Swansea City defender Gary Monk faces missing the start of the season.
Monk could miss Swansea's Premier League bow with a foot injury.
The Swans skipper, 32, picked up the problem at the end of last season and faces a race against time to be fit for their mouth-watering trip to Manchester City on August 15.
There was some good news for defender Monk as he has been offered a new contract.