Another big setback for Rotherham United's Jamie Jellis

Jamie Jellis is facing an extended period in the treatment room after suffering a second major injury less than four months into his Rotherham United career.

The midfielder picked up a knee problem in the midweek clash with Newport County and won't play again this year.

The initial hope is that he will be back in around three months, but that isn't confirmed, and the Millers are consulting with medical experts to determine the exact time frame of his absence.

They expect the 25-year-old summer signing to play again before the close of the 2026/27 campaign.

"Unfortunately, Jamie injured his knee in the last minute of the game the other night," said boss Alex Bruce after the 3-3 League Two draw with Shrewsbury Town on Saturday. "He's got a problem with his meniscus. It looks like he's torn a little bit of it. He's going to be on the sidelines for quite a while.

"I don't think it'll be season-ending. We're getting opinions from surgeons and knee specialists at the moment. It depends on how that meniscus settles. That's all the information I can give you."

The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that acts as a  shock absorber and stabiliser.

Winger Chiedozie Ogbene underwent an operation on a tear and needed six months to recover when he was a Rotherham player in 2020/21, but his predicament was considered to be a particularly difficult one.

Jellis arrived at AESSEAL New York Stadium in July after having an exemplary fitness record over a two-year period at Walsall when he featured in 100 games.

However, he spent seven weeks out of action following an August calf complaint and, in total, has made only five appearances so far for his new club.

Rotherham were affected by a huge casualty count last term and have been hit hard again this season.

"Is there a curse on this place, by the way?" said Bruce who was appointed head coach in June. "I think the injury situation is just mental, to be honest with you."

Jellis's latest misfortune has come at a bad time as Rotherham are already without Ossama Ashley in the centre of the park because of a foot complaint and another midfield man, Kian Spence, is now banned for three matches following his straight red card against the Shrews.