Hibernian winger Martin Boyle faces another lengthy spell on the sidelines after being told he needs more knee surgery. The 26-year-old suffered an injury in Friday’s Betfred Cup win over Elgin, in only his third appearance since returning from a knee injury he sustained on international duty with Australia in January. Hibs say Boyle is “likely to be out of action for the foreseeable future” and will undergo surgery. Head coach Paul Heckingbottom added on the club’s website: “We are all really disappointed with the news. It is the last thing that we wanted after seeing Boyler work so hard in the months that we have been here trying to return to action. “However, as always, he has put a brave face on it and has already put things into perspective. “He will get fantastic support once again during his lay off and will be supporting the rest of the boys as always.” Boyle added: “There’s no doubting it’s a blow because I put everything into my recovery in the last few months. “The positive is that I know what the rehabilitation entails, and I’m just determined to do things properly and get back to the level I know I can get to. “The staff have been brilliant with me, as have the rest of the boys in the dressing room. “I’m gutted it will be a while before I’m back out there with them again, but I’ll be making sure my voice is still heard around HTC. They’re not getting rid of me that easily. “I’d also like to thank all the supporters who have sent me words of support since Friday. “Hopefully it won’t be too long before I’m able to pay them back.” Solskjaer homecoming win soured by surgery setback for Bailly Lennon salutes solid display as Celtic progress in Champions League qualifying Winger Ilkay Durmus joins St Mirren from Wacker Innsbruck Celtic beat Nomme Kalju to set up Champions League qualifying clash with Cluj Harry Kane effort enough as Tottenham edge Real Madrid in Audi Cup Fantasy football team names: 49 excellent (and awful) ideas for yours this season 9 things we think will happen in the 2019/20 Premier League season Juventus prepared to offer £10m plus these two players for Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku 5 centre-backs Arsenal could target to replace Laurent Koscielny Monday’s big transfer rumours: Juventus star keen to join Paul Pogba at Manchester United