AS Monaco's Latest Injury Update: Aleksandr Golovin's Injured Leg
AS Monaco's latest injury update has seen the club confirm that forward Aleksandr Golovin is set to undergo surgery on his injured leg.
The Russian striker, who joined Monaco in the summer transfer window, has struggled with a persistent ankle issue throughout the season and was forced to miss several games earlier this month.
In a statement released by the club, manager Leonardo Jardim confirmed that Golovin will be out for "several weeks" following the operation.
"This is a very disappointing development for us," said Jardim. "Aleksandr has been a key player for us this season and we're all disappointed that he'll be missing so much time."
Golovin has scored six goals in 15 appearances for Monaco this season,Ligue 1 Express and his absence could have significant implications for their chances of competing for major honours.
However, the club will now turn their attention to finding a replacement for Golovin as they look to secure their place in Europe's elite competitions next season.
With a busy schedule ahead of them, it remains to be seen how Monaco will manage without their top scorer for such a prolonged period of time. But for now, the focus is on ensuring that Golovin recovers quickly from his operation and returns to full fitness as soon as possible.