The club said the 23-year-old was injured during training with Burkina Faso and will meet a surgeon to determine the date of his operation.
Lyon defender Mohamed Ouedraogo has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during training with Burkina Faso’s national team, the French club said on its official website. The 23-year-old’s injury was reported while he was with the national squad.
Ouedraogo is due to meet a surgeon soon to set a date for the operation. Lyon said the club would support him throughout his recovery. It has not announced a timetable for his return to action.
The defender has made five appearances in all competitions this season and recorded one assist. The club’s statement did not specify the exact training session or incident in which he was injured.