Jermaine Jenas underwent surgery on his left achilles tendon yesterday.
The on-loan Tottenham midfield player was stretchered off during the weekend game against Manchester United and it is anticipated that he will be sidelined for six months.
"This is tragic for Jermaine and, of course, we are all deeply disappointed for him," said Villa manager Alex McLeish.
"To lose a player of his talent and experience is bad enough but never to have seen him play enough in the Villa shirt for our fans to appreciate the player he is, that's terrible bad luck.
"Obviously, we wish Jermaine as speedy a recovery as possible and a full recovery, too.
"He has been a great professional to have at the club since he arrived on loan in August."
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