Sami Hyypia admits Albion are devastated for Andrew Crofts.
But the Seagulls boss believes the Welsh international's strong character - plus expert medical care - can help him through a second major knee injury in nine months.
Crofts is recovering from reconstructive surgery after suffering a partial tear of his anterior cruciate ligament and a tear to the meniscus.
He missed the second half of last season with a ruptured cruciate ligament but was back in time for the start of the current campaign.
Hyypia said: "We are all devastated for Crofty. He is an important member of our squad and worked incredibly hard to get back to full fitness after last season's knee injury.
“Crofty is a very strong character and he will continue to receive the best possible care and treatment from our medical staff throughout his rehabilitation.
"In the meantime, everyone at the club wishes Crofty well for a full and speedy recovery."
Crofts' fellow midfielder Gary Gardner, who has also suffered two cruciate injuries, was quick to add his support via Twitteer.
Gardner tweeted: "Devastated for Crofty great lad and know he will be back strong and ready speedy recovery mate!"
Crofts, who had been a regular starter in midfield,*is expected to miss the rest of the season.
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But the Seagulls boss believes the Welsh international's strong character - plus expert medical care - can help him through a second major knee injury in nine months.
Crofts is recovering from reconstructive surgery after suffering a partial tear of his anterior cruciate ligament and a tear to the meniscus.
He missed the second half of last season with a ruptured cruciate ligament but was back in time for the start of the current campaign.
Hyypia said: "We are all devastated for Crofty. He is an important member of our squad and worked incredibly hard to get back to full fitness after last season's knee injury.
“Crofty is a very strong character and he will continue to receive the best possible care and treatment from our medical staff throughout his rehabilitation.
"In the meantime, everyone at the club wishes Crofty well for a full and speedy recovery."
Crofts' fellow midfielder Gary Gardner, who has also suffered two cruciate injuries, was quick to add his support via Twitteer.
Gardner tweeted: "Devastated for Crofty great lad and know he will be back strong and ready speedy recovery mate!"
Crofts, who had been a regular starter in midfield,*is expected to miss the rest of the season.
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