Mendy ruptures knee ligament, set for surgery
The 23-year-old French international will undergo surgery in Barcelona
LONDON (AFP) - Manchester City full-back Benjamin Mendy faces a long injury lay-off after the Premier League leaders confirmed Thursday he has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
The 23-year-old French international -- signed for $67 million from Monaco in the summer -- will undergo surgery in Barcelona on Friday on the injury he suffered in last weekend s victory over Crystal Palace.
Mendy had already travelled to Barcelona to see City manager Pep Gaurdiola s personal medical team for tests on Thursday.
"After initial tests in Manchester at the start of the week, Benjamin travelled to Barcelona to see a specialist doctor, where further examinations of the knee today confirmed the extent of the injury," read a Manchester City statement.
"Benjamin will undergo surgery tomorrow (Friday) in Barcelona, and everyone at the Club wishes him a speedy recovery."
