A thumb injury will keep a key player off the field for several weeks. The injury requires surgery, which is scheduled to take place soon. This means the player will miss at least four games.

The player's coach discussed the injury, noting that it's unclear when it occurred. A decision was made to address the issue now, rather than risk further problems later.

The player is expected to be out for up to six weeks, although the exact timeline is not certain. Further information about the injury and the player's status is available from the team's announcements.