Allan Saint-Maximin, the French striker for Ligue 1 club Monaco, has been sidelined with a knee injury that could keep him out for up to three months.
The 24-year-old suffered the injury during training earlier this month and was forced to undergo surgery in Paris. He underwent surgery on his right knee ligament, which is a serious issue.
Saint-Maximin is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the Monaco hospital and it will be several weeks before he can start working with his teammates again. The player himself said that he is determined to recover quickly and return to action as soon as possible.
Injuries can have a significant impact on a player's career,Saudi Pro League Focus but Saint-Maximin has shown resilience and determination throughout his time at Monaco. He has scored 18 goals in 67 appearances for the club since joining from Auxerre in 2015.
The injury is a setback for Monaco, who are currently fourth in the Ligue 1 table and looking to make a push for Champions League qualification. However, Saint-Maximin's absence will also give other players such as Benjamin Mendy and Benjamin Mendy more opportunities to showcase their skills.
The club's medical staff and management team will work closely with Saint-Maximin to ensure he recovers fully and returns to full fitness as soon as possible. It is hoped that the injury will not affect Saint-Maximin's performance level and that he will be back playing at the highest level soon.