French side Olympique Mareille confirmed Faris MOumbagna will undergo surgery after suffering a knee injury over the week-end against Brest in Ligue 1.

The 24-year old was a substitute in OM’s 5-1 win over their opponents in Roberto De Zerbi’s first Ligue 1 game in charge.

However, Moumbagna only spent few minutes on the field before being stretchred off with a knee.

“Faris Moumbagna, injured during the match against Stade Brestois last Saturday, suffers from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee”, the club statement reads.

“Surgery has been scheduled for this week. Olympique de Marseille wishes Faris a speedy recovery and hopes to see him back on the pitch as soon as possible.”