Cardiff defender Sol Bamba suffers season-ending knee injury
The 34-year-old damaged knee ligaments in the Bluebirds' 2-0 defeat to Wolves on Saturday
Cardiff star Sol Bamba has been ruled out for the rest of the season after damaging knee ligaments.
The 34-year-old defender was forced off in the 47th minute of the Bluebirds’ 2-0 defeat to Wolves on Saturday.
Bamba, who is Cardiff’s joint-top scorer with four goals, will undergo surgery to repair his anterior cruciate ligament.
Cardiff boss Neil Warnock said: “Unfortunately our biggest fears have been confirmed regarding the injury Sol suffered at Wolves on Saturday.
“Scans have shown that Sol has ruptured his ACL. He will have an operation on Wednesday and therefore miss the rest of the season.
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“It is a major blow to the squad but I know all of our supporters will join me in wishing him the very best during his recovery.”
Bamba has started 28 of Cardiff’s 29 Premier League games this season. His absence will be felt with the club two points from safety with nine games to go.
The Ivory Coast international joined Cardiff on a free transfer in October 2016 and played in every Championship game as Warnock’s side won promotion to the Premier League last term.