Southampton striker Emmanuel Mayuka is expected to face some time on the sidelines after picking up an injury playing for Zambia in the Africa Cup of Nations.

The forward suffered what is believed to be a "serious groin injury" having scored a goal during his country's 2-1 defeat to Tunisia, Sky Sports News reports.

Mayuka was stretchered off after performing an acrobatic celebration just before the hour mark, and was later taken to hospital by ambulance.

He joins a growing list of Southampton players on the sidelines, with Toby Alderweireld, Victor Wanyama, Jay Rodriguez and Morgan Schneiderlin all out injured.

The extent of Mayuka's injury is currently being assessed.

Written by
Mark Langshaw