WATFORD striker Grzegorz Rasiak will be out of action for between four and six weeks due to a broken bone in his shoulder.

The on-loan striker, signed from Championship rivals Southampton earlier this month, has made just two appearances so far for the Golden Boys.

Rasiak broke the bone during his debut against Charlton and played during the away defeat at the City Ground last week, however on medical advice he will rest and recover with the help of the Hornets' medical team headed by Andy Rolls.

The news will come as a major blow to boss Aidy Boothroyd as the Polish international was brought in to add some experience to a young forward line at the club.

With rookie striker Theo Robinson also missing with a fractured bone in his arm, Boothroyd will be looking to Will Hoskins and Tamas Priskin to help the in-form Tommy Smith in the goal scoring department.

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