Barnsley’s Butterfield out for the season
The 21-year-old midfielder suffered a knee injury in the New Year’s Eve victory over Leeds United.
And MRI scans today have revealed that the homegrown talent has damaged his anterior cruciate ligament.
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Hide AdHe will undergo knee surgery on Friday to repair the ligament.
He had scored five goals in 24 league appearances this season and had been a driving force in Barnsley’s surprise run at the play-offs.
Butterfield’s contract is up in June and he had been attracting a lot of interest, with Newcastle United among his suitors.
For more on this story read Wednesday’s Yorkshire Post.