Luciano Becchio has been ruled out for three months.
Rotherham United loanee has confirmed he has suffered a broken ankle and will be out for three months.
The Argentine was recapturing his form after a tough season-and-a-half at Norwich City, netting two goals in his last two games for the Yorkshire side.
With a game against rivals Leeds United this Friday in the Championship, Rotherham fans reacted to the news with disappointment.
While a dismal blow for the newly promoted side over the coming months, in the short-term it is rivals Leeds who profit.
With their ex-striker hitting form, the signs looked ominous that he would put Darko Milanci’s side to the sword in their upcoming encounter.
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