Midfielder David Norris has undergone surgery on a troublesome heel and is now on the road to recovery in time for the start of next season.
He's been out of action since the injury in a win over Charlton in March.
Physio Matt Byard told the club's official website: "We were hoping to avoid an operation but he could only get to 70 per cent activity before the pain intensified.
"David will be on crutches for 10-12 days and will then begin his rehab. He will not be able to start running again for five or six weeks but we expect him to be fully active again for pre-season."