Emmanuel Mayuka is set to miss the rest of the season.

The Zambia forward returned from the Africa Cup of Nations nursing a groin injury, and Ronald Koeman has confirmed he will require surgery to correct the problem.

That means Mayuka will not appear for Saints again this season.

Keoman said: “He come back from the Africa Cup with some groin problems and normally he would get an operation.”

When asked if that keeps him out for the remainder of the campaign Koeman replied: “I think so.”