Ryan Fraser: Southampton winger out for a month with knee injury

Ryan Fraser was forced off after taking a knock to his knee against Millwall on saturday

Southampton winger Ryan Fraser is expected to be out for a month after injuring his knee against Millwall.

The 30-year-old, who is on loan from Premier League side Newcastle United, was forced off inside the first 20 minutes of Saturday's 2-1 home defeat.

Fraser has scored eight goals in 32 appearances for Saints his season.

"(It's) a big blow for him, but we'll have him back probably the other side of the international break," said manager Russell Martin.

Fraser will stay at St Mary's for his rehabilitation rather than return to his parent club, while Saints aim to turn around a recent poor run of form that has seen them lose three of their past four Championship matches.

"He's a really big character in the dressing room, so we lose something when he doesn't play which is his relentless running ability, his ability to cross on the move, his desire to go and score and assist and work hard for the team and the others need to step up now," Martin added.