Hull rocked by Jelavic lay-off
Posted Friday, March 20, 2015 by Foxsports.com
It is a huge blow to the Premier League side who are just three points above the drop zone in the top-flight.
The clubs medical staff had been hoping to manage the Croatian's knee through to the end of the season.
However, following the goalless stalemate at Leicester last weekend it was decided Jelavic should have an operation "as soon as possible to prevent further damage and complications in the future".
The 29-year-old, who has scored eight Premier League goals this season, underwent arthroscopic surgery at a hospital in London and will now begin a rehabilitation programme.
Jelavic had only just recovered from a knee injury sustained in the 1-0 defeat by West Brom on January 10.
Hull manager Steve Bruce will be disappointed at the news having stated recently just how important Jelavic, signed from Everton for 6.5m, was to the team.
Bruce said in February: "When we signed him (last January) he gave everyone a lift. Hes a goal-scorer with a wonderful attitude.
Hes a warrior, an old-fashioned type of individual. That makes him the player that he is."
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