Ghana and AS Monaco defender Mohammed Salisu is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during Monaco’s Ligue 1 clash with Olympique Lyonnais over the weekend.
The injury occurred right at the end of the match, when Salisu went down clutching his knee and required medical attention.
Subsequent examinations confirmed the severity of the problem, ruling the centre-back out for an extended period.
In a statement, AS Monaco confirmed the diagnosis and pledged their support to the player throughout his recovery.
“At the very end of the match against Olympique Lyonnais, our centre-back Mohammed Salisu suffered an injury to his left knee,” the club said.
“Medical examinations revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The Club will support Mohammed throughout his recovery and is behind him all the way.”
A la toute fin du match contre l’Olympique Lyonnais, notre défenseur central Mohammed Salisu a été touché au genou gauche.
Les examens médicaux ont révélé une rupture du ligament croisé antérieur.
Le Club accompagnera Mohammed tout au long de son rétablissement et lui apporte… pic.twitter.com/uLMADzrCA8— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) January 5, 2026
An ACL tear typically sidelines players for around nine months, a timeline that all but rules Salisu out of Ghana’s plans for the upcoming World Cup.
Ghana has been drawn in Group L with England, Croatia and Panama; the Black Stars will play two games in the US with its game against Panama scheduled to be played in Canada.