Everton winger Yannick Bolasie to have knee surgery after being injured against Manchester United
Monday 5 December 2016 19:47, UK
Everton winger Yannick Bolasie will undergo surgery after suffering a serious knee ligament injury against Manchester United on Sunday.
The 27-year-old was injured in the second half of the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park after a clash with United's Anthony Martial and was replaced by Enner Valencia.
Scans on Monday confirmed anterior cruciate ligament damage to the right knee.
Bolasie will have his operation in the next few days.
Everton tweeted on Monday evening: "Yannick Bolasie to undergo knee surgery after scans confirmed a serious ligament injury against Man Utd. Come back stronger, Yannick"
The DR Congo international had played every game since arriving at the Blues from Crystal Palace in August.
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