Svanthorsson to miss start of season after surgery

Jason Svanthorsson is facing up to 10 games out after knee surgery

Grimsby Town winger Jason Svanthorsson could miss up to 10 games at the start of the League Two season after undergoing surgery on his knee.

The Iceland international, 25, was a regular starter in the Mariners last campaign, making 43 appearances in the league last season, scoring four goals and making four assists.

But the club confirmed he is facing a spell on the sidelines which could stretch until late September after "pre-planned" surgery during the close season.

Svanthorsson, who has six caps for his national side, joined Grimsby Town from Icelandic side Breidablik last summer.