Ligue 1 side Metz have confirmed Ibrahima Niane will be out of action for ‘several months’ after rupturing his cruciate ligament on Wednesday.
The forward has been delivering outstanding performances in the 2020-21 campaign before injury cut short his fine showings.
The 21-year-old Senegalese currently leads the Ligue 1 top-scorer chart with six goals in six appearances for the Maroons, including his first career hat-trick against Lorient on October 4.
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The forward’s impressive performances ensured Metz’s 15th place on the league table after two wins, one draw and three losses.
The former Senegal U20 star could now spend the rest of the year on the sidelines following the ligament problem.