From the Echo. I hadn’t realised it was that serious.
SAINTS midfielder Flynn Downes is a major doubt for next Saturday's trip to West Ham, but Tonda Eckert has not ruled him out entirely.
The 27 year old suffered ankle ligament damage during Wednesday's 1-0 Championship victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road.
Downes was forced off in the 22nd minute after rolling his ankle, and he missed the subsequent 0-0 draw with Bolton at St Mary's.
Downes had initially told Eckert to strap up his ankle so he could play the match, but he was ruled out and spotted at the ground in a protective boot.
However, Eckert remains hopeful he could return against his former club, despite admitting the target return date is "possible but ambitious".