SOUTHEND United midfielder Timothee Dieng is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering another calf injury.

The Frenchman picked up a calf problem on the first day of pre-season training.

But, after returning to training, Dieng has now injured his other calf.

And Blues boss Kevin Bond is unsure when Dieng will be back in action.

"Tim has pulled the other calf now so I’m not really sure how long he will be out," said Bond.