Manchester United striker Louis Saha will begin the start of the season on the sidelines.
The 26-year-old has struggled with injury problems since arriving at Old Trafford from Fulham in January 2004 and his latest injury set back will seen him out of action for "a number of weeks".
A spokesman said: "Louis Saha has had arthroscopic surgery for damage to the medial meniscus in his right knee."
The French striker had recently been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with French side
Saha has made just 16 leagues starts for United since his £12.8m move.