Cote d’Ivoire have been dealt a massive blow as Gervinho will miss their crunch Africa Cup of Nations qualifying games against Niger Republic and Ethiopia.
The 33-year-old had suffered a thigh injury while in action for his Serie A outfit Parma. However, the veteran forward teamed up with the Elephants squad upon the request of coach Patrice Beaumelle.
Sadly, the former AS Roma and Arsenal star has been asked to return to Italy to further his rehabilitation as he remains unfit to return to action.
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Coach of the West African side Beaumelle confirmed this through the Ivorian Football Federation website.