Update: Wilfried Singo Strained in Lower Leg at AS Monaco
Wilfried Singo, the former Manchester City and Newcastle United defender, has suffered a setback after being forced to undergo surgery on his lower leg at AS Monaco.
The 29-year-old was replaced by Moussa Cisse during the second half of the club's 1-0 defeat against FC Sochaux-Montbéliard on Sunday. The French side had taken the lead through Yann M'Vila just before halftime.
Sinto was taken off for a replacement player in the second half, but it turned out that he had sustained an injury to his right ankle which required immediate attention. The German defender was rushed to the hospital where doctors discovered that he had torn ligaments in his leg.
The severity of the injury is still unknown, as well as how long it will take him to recover from the operation. However, the club has stated that Singo is expected to make a full recovery and return to action soon.
It is not clear yet whether Singo will be able to feature for the rest of the season or if he will need further treatment. As things stand, the club have confirmed that the defender will miss the remainder of the campaign, with his future at the club uncertain until he returns to fitness.
This latest development comes at a time when AS Monaco is struggling to maintain their top-flight status, having lost three consecutive games and trailing Lille by two points in the league table. The club will now have to rely on other players to step up and fill the void left by Singo's absence.
Overall, this is a major blow for the club and their supporters, who were hoping for Singo to play a key role in their pursuit of a UEFA Champions League spot. It remains to be seen what impact this setback will have on the team's chances of success in the upcoming matches.