Phil Jagielka will miss the FA Cup final after he
ruptured a ligament against Manchester City on
Saturday.
The England defender collapsed to the ground clutching the back
of his leg and had to be stretchered off during the 2-1
defeat, and David Moyes had earlier said he was fearing the
worst.
Club physio Mick Rathbone has now confirmed Jagielka's season is
over. He told the club's official website: "The scan has
unfortunately confirmed what we already feared and that is that
Phil will be out for the rest of the season.
"He has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and will undergo
surgery in around 10 days' time when the swelling has gone
down.
"It's too early to estimate a return for the player."