"I've had another scan and it's not really improved," he said.
"The consultant didn't really expect it to but I was just hoping the bruising might have gone down.
"I feel absolutely fine in myself and I'm in no pain at all. But all I've been told to do is have complete rest.
"I'm a positive person and although the news wasn't good this time, I'm hoping for an improvement from the next scan. But I will be lucky to get back before the end of the season."