Clarets midfielder Steven Defour facing months on the sidelines

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has confirmed that midfielder Steven Defour requires an operation on his injured knee and faces a couple of months on the sidelines.
Steven Defour is facing a spell on the sidelines.Steven Defour is facing a spell on the sidelines.
Steven Defour is facing a spell on the sidelines.

The Belgian international sought the expert advice of a specialist earlier in the month and could now potentially miss the rest of the season.

It is also feared that the 29-year-old, who has played 25 times for the Clarets this season, could also miss out on his nation's World Cup campaign in Russia.