BREAKING: Big Blues blow as lengthy sideline stint looms for star due to 'hot spot'

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Carlton has been hit with an ill-timed mid-season injury blow, with star midfielder Sam Walsh to be sidelined for up to six weeks.

The Blues on Saturday morning revealed a "hot spot" had been detected in Walsh's foot.

The 24-year-old was sent for scans are reporting foot soreness during Friday's training session, with the extent of his issue confirmed on Saturday morning.

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Carlton insisted Walsh hadn't suffered a foot fracture and, therefore, wouldn't be required to undergo surgery. But the club said he needed "a period of recovery" allow the injury to settle, with the All-Australian likely to be unavailable until Round 19 or 20.

"Sam was unable to complete yesterday's main training session after reporting soreness in his foot, with further examination confirming a hot spot in his foot," Carlton football boss Brad Lloyd said.

"This means Sam will need a period of recovery to allow his foot to settle before his he able to return to play.

"Given he does not require surgery, Sam will aim to return to the side in just over a month."

Walsh has been replaced in the Blues' 23-man side for Sunday's clash against West Coast by Jaxon Binns.