The dislocated shoulder that Milos Veljkovic sustained at Middlesbrough last week will require surgery. This will rule the young midfielder out for the rest of the season.

Veljkovic has made three appearances for the Addicks, he was a starter in the games at Wolverhampton and Middlesbrough, as well as in the game against Rotherham at The Valley.

It is likely that the club will go into the loan market to seek a replacement holding midfielder. Charlton appear to be struggling in their quest to bring a target man to the club, but the search continues. Any recruits must now come from the domestic market or be unattached.

The Addicks are entering a crucial phase of the season and it is vital that they start winning games, if they are to avoid nervously looking over their shoulder as the campaign approaches its denouement.