Balde to have hip surgery

Central defender to go under the knife

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Balde to have hip surgery

Balde: Hip surgery

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Valenciennes defender Bobo Balde has admitted he will have to undergo surgery on a hip injury.

The 34-year-old former Celtic stalwart has been forced to go under the knife with the problem impacting his performances on the pitch.

Balde signed for the French Ligue 1 club at the beginning of the campaign and will be hoping this latest setback does not keep him out of action for too long.

"I can feel difficulty when I run," he told French newspaper L'Equipe.

"I met a lot of specialists. I have finally decided to have that examination, that could finally clean the joint."

Balde could face a couple of weeks on the sidelines as Valenciennes look to consolidate their position in mid-table.