Strasbourg manager Thierry Laurey has confirmed Lebo Mothiba will undergo surgery to treat his recurring knee injury, and he will be out of action for 'four to five months'.
Mothiba recently featured in the Racers' 2-1 friendly win against Montpellier on July 28, but he was only in action for 20 minutes before suffering 'a knock'.
ud83cuddecud83cudde7 Nothing bad, just a knock fam’.
ud83cuddebud83cuddf7 Rien de grave, juste un coup. pic.twitter.com/W4S5BdZv8r— Lebo Mothiba (@LeboMothiba96) July 29, 2020Ahead of their next preparatory match against Dijon on Tuesday, Laurey disclosed the 24-year-old forward will not be available and the French club is looking to solve his knee problem permanently.