Nottingham Forest midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate will be ruled out for at least the next two months after undergoing surgery.
The 32-year-old suffered a torn hamstring during Senegal’s opening group game of the World Cup last month. A second half collision with the Netherlands’ Frenkie de Jong left him needing treatment on the pitch before being stretchered off in Qatar.
Scans then determined the extent of the injury, and Kouyate, who was in good form prior to the winter break, has since had an operation. It could be March before he is back in action for the Reds, meaning he will miss a crucial part of the season as they battle for Premier League survival.
