Burton Albion defender George Taft has had his loan spell at Cambridge United cut short after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament.
The 22-year-old sustained the injury during the side's 3-2 win over Yeovil Town last weekend, with a scan revealing the full extent of the damage.
Taft, who had featured 13 times for United since joining on a six-month deal in July, will now undergo treatment at his parent club.
Having been hit by the injury blow, the Leicester City academy product took to Twitter to say: "A huge thank you & Best wishes to everybody at Cambridge United, great bunch of lads & club, would love to see them push on & get promotion."
Taft helped keep two clean sheets, while also scoring one goal of his own, during his time at Abbey Stadium.
