Monaco's head coach, Leonardo Jardim, has confirmed that Aleksandr Golovin is out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury.
The Russian midfielder was substituted in the second half of Monaco's match against Lille last weekend and was immediately taken to hospital where he underwent surgery. Golovin has been ruled out of the remainder of the season due to the severity of his injury.
Jardim said: "We will have to wait until Monday morning to see the results of the scan but we believe it's serious."
Golovin has been one of Monaco's most important players this season,Premier League Updates making 19 appearances and scoring six goals in all competitions. He is known for his technical skills and ability to create chances for his teammates.
His absence from the squad will be felt by Monaco as they look to secure their place in Europe next season. The club will now have to find a replacement for Golovin, who has provided crucial contributions throughout the campaign.
Despite his injury, Golovin remains optimistic about his future at Monaco. He said: "I am happy to be back on the pitch again and I want to help my team-mates win the championship. We will work hard to get back to full fitness and continue playing well."