Limerick midfielder James Ryan will be sidelined for the opening rounds of the Allianz Hurling League.
The Limerick Leader reports that the Garryspillane man will be out of action for a month after undergoing surgery to repair cartilage damage in his knee last week.
He is expected to miss the games against Wexford and Kerry but could return for the round 3 fixture against Offaly on March 6.
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