Newcastle Jets defender Dane Ingham will miss at least 12 weeks of football after suffering a torn pectoral muscle.
Ingham sustained in the injury in the Isuzu UTE A-League Round 7 defeat to high-flying Adelaide United.
The New Zealand international will undergo surgery and is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of three months.
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It is a blow for Newcastle, who have lost four consecutive games heading into Saturday’s clash with fellow strugglers Perth Glory.
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The Jets are 11th after their six games, one point ahead of Perth, who have a game in hand.
