Crystal Palace star Pape Souare ruled out for two months after shoulder surgery

Roy Hodgson has lost the Senegalese left-back for the foreseeable future after his injury in Saturday's FA Cup win vs Grimsby

Thursday 10 January 2019 16:23 GMT
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Crystal Palace defender Pape Souare is set for around two months of recovery following an operation on his dislocated shoulder.

Senegal full-back Souare suffered the injury during Saturday's FA Cup win against Grimsby, with Jordan Ayew striking late to take the Eagles into the fourth round.

The club released a statement saying he had undergone a "successful operation", adding "the plan is for him to return to training in around two months' time".

Souare posted a brief update on his social media account. The defender said: "Quick minor op, and it went great can't wait to get back doing what I love. I wanna thank everyone for their ongoing support.

"See you soon."

Defender Souare had fought a long fitness battle after breaking his thighbone and jaw in September 2016 and was sidelined for a year.

The 28-year-old is out of contract this summer, with no clear sign yet of a renewal.

Roy Hodgson still has strong options at left-back with Patrick Van Aanholt and Jeffrey Schlupp.

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