A challenging case. It has been revealed how long Ismaël Koné will be sidelined after breaking his leg in the match against Qatar

The midfielder faces a tough surgery and a lengthy recovery ahead.

Details: As reported by Fabrizio Romano on his X social media page, 24-year-old Sassuolo and Canada national team central midfielder Ismaël Koné will be out for around six months due to a severe fracture of both the fibula and tibia, which he suffered in today's World Cup match against Qatar.

It is reported that Koné is currently in the hospital, where his mother is looking after him as he prepares for surgery.

It has been confirmed that Koné's World Cup campaign ends prematurely, while Assim Omer Adibo, the player who caused the injury, entered the dressing room after the match to offer his apologies.

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