This is a major blow for Oliver Glasner and his Crystal Palace squad, as Ivorian international forward Evann Guessand is injured.
With the Europa Conference League quarterfinal second leg against Fiorentina set for this Thursday, the Ivorian forward will have to sit out due to a painful knee.
This absence, expected to last several weeks, leaves a huge void in the attack at the most crucial moment of the European season.
In Ivory Coast, the news has sent shockwaves through the country. Having become the number 9 in Emerse Fae’s attacking lineup in recent months, Guessand is now the spearhead of the Ivorian attack.
His powerful presence and ability to put pressure on defenses made him the Elephant’s number one asset.
Now, all eyes are on the infirmary. While the medical staff hopes for a return before the end of the club season, it is the prospect of the World Cup that is causing the most concern among fans.