We announced it this morning. The Ivorian Max Alain Gradel was injured in the Ivoirian selection. This is the diagnosis: end of season for the Ivorian midfielder.

Gradel suffers of the cruciate ligaments in his knee and the meniscus. He should be operated soon and will be available for six months, says his club. Terrible news for the player and Saint-Etienne. The French club lost another player after the terrible injury of Jérémy Clément few weeks ago.

Gradel will also miss the Ivory Coast in June at the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup playoffs.