Bristol City goalkeeper Max O'Leary faces three to four months out following surgery on his ankle.
Bristol City goalkeeper Max O'Leary faces three to four months on the sidelines following surgery on his ankle.
The 28-year-old played every minute of every Championship match for the Robins for the past two seasons.
Full-back Luke McNally has also suffered a "minor setback" in his recovery from the anterior cruciate ligament injury that has kept him out since February, a club statement said.
Left-back Cam Pring also sustained an ankle injury during the pre-season training camp in Portugal, which concluded last week, and is due to be assessed on return to Bristol.
Midfielder Joe Williams - who went off during the play-off semi-final first leg defeat by Sheffield United in May with an ankle ligament injury - and Max Bird are both "hopeful" of being available for the start of the season.
City begin their Championship campaign away at the Blades on Saturday, 9 August at 17:30 BST.
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