JJ Delaney will miss Kilkenny's Guinness All-Ireland SHC final clash with Cork after he damaged his cruciate ligament tear during training on Friday.
It is a major loss for a Kilkenny side who have also lost John Tennyson, who dislocated his left shoulder in the semi-final clash with Clare.
The final is due to be played in Croke Park on 1 September.
