Stuart Holden to undergo surgery on knee injury next week

Bolton Wanderers midfielder Stuart Holden will reportedly undergo surgery on his right knee next week.

The USA international, who has been plagued by long-term problems in recent seasons, tore an anterior cruciate ligament while playing for his country last week.

He will go under the knife in the US, resulting in a six-week recovery period before returning to the UK, according to BBC Sport.

Bolton boss Dougie Freedman is said to be devastated by the injury blow.