Southampton were dealt a blow against Tottenham on Wednesday as midfielder James Ward-Prowse was stretchered off in the 40th minute.
The Saints were knocked out of the FA Cup as Tottenham came away with a 3-2 win, thanks to an own goal from Jack Stephens and strikes from Lucas Moura and Heung-Min Son.
Ward-Prowse went down after a challenge by Ryan Sessegnon near the touchline, with the former falling to the floor clutching his right knee in agony. It did not appear to be a malicious challenge from Sessegnon, who caught Ward-Prowse on the follow-through, as he was quick to check on the midfielder.
Ralph Hasenhuttl was forced to play Ward-Prowse at right back with Yan Valery and Kyle Walker-Peters unable to feature, with the Austrian boss then moving Jack Stephens to right-back and bringing on Jannik Vestergaard to partner Jan Bednarek.
These Southampton fans reacted to the shocking injury to Ward-Prowse.
Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @Prowsey16 You’re telling me we have to deal with Romeu in midfield every week? (@codybartlettt)
Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @Prowsey16 That’s a massive blow but how the team is now I have faith they can deal with it. But sha… https://t.co/iZAjMwJjMl (@Mikecuell)
Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @Prowsey16 Shame (@Lukehollidge7)
Twitter: Shame that for @Prowsey16 what a player he is for @SouthamptonFC. Get well soon 👍 (@dannyryan7)
Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @Prowsey16 We could be in deep trouble now. Come back stronger @Prowsey16 (@olrawnder)
Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @Prowsey16 Prowsey is a tough bloke. It’s not like him to writhe in pain like that. Injury looks bad… https://t.co/D5ImXfCWJG (@Drexl_Raz)
