"It is a big blow, not only for the team but for him as well," he said.
"He is devastated, at a really low point really because he was looking forward to getting back playing.
"He felt good so it is disappointing for us as a team and him personally.
"We have to make sure as team-mates we are strong for him because he is doing everything he can in the gym and on the training field to get back as quick as he can.
"Hopefully he has a quick recovery, a speedy recovery and he comes back firing on all cylinders."