Exeter City defender Jordan Tillson ruled out for up to four months

Exeter defender Jordan Tillson is set to be sidelined for up to four months after breaking his ankle in last weekend's Sky Bet League Two match against Portsmouth.

The 23-year-old was forced off after just 20 minutes of the 1-0 home defeat after being involved in a collision with Exeter goalkeeper Bobby Olejnik inside the penalty area.

Exeter manager Paul Tisdale said on his club's official website: "He had an appointment on Wednesday with a consultant, in Exeter, Nick Talbot.

"He deals with all our players when it comes to those sort of injuries. And although this assessment is third-party, Jordan says he doesn't believe it is going to be too complicated. I imagine it will be three to four months.

"It's a straightforward fracture, as much as that can be a positive outcome. It's one thing his ankle being better though, he's then got to train again. So we're looking at Christmas time.

"It's a big loss for us as he's such an able player and very fit, and it's a big loss for Jordan. The squad's whittled down since he's been here and he's gravitated to the top of the pile, deservedly so.

"It's come at a rotten time for him, but if he's going to have a career in the game I'm sure these things will pop up."