Middlesbrough: Mustapha Carayol facing six months out

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Winger Mustapha Carayol is expected to be out for at least six months after Middlesbrough confirmed he has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Carayol, 25, was stretchered off after incurring the injury to his left knee shortly before the end of Saturday's 0-0 draw at Bournemouth.

The Gambian is expected to undergo surgery in two weeks' time.

"He will be operated on by renowned specialist Andy Williams once the swelling has gone down,"