Saint-Etienne will be without the services of its Ivorian midfielder for several weeks. Max Alain Gradel was the victim of a “serious knee sprain,” said the medical staff of the French club. An injury that might jeopardize the end of the season.

Gradel was injured with the selection of Côte d’Ivoire last week in the preparation of Elephants against Gambia in the palyoffs of the 2014 FIFA World Cup (3-0). The exact duration of his incapacity has not yet been clarified.

It will be a blow to the player if he will be to put an end to his season. With the final match of the Coupe de France against Rennes in sight.