- The Ivory Coast midfielder left in tears after a clash with the Egyptian Elneny in the 30th minute of the round of 16 match
Franck Kessié , AC Milan midfielder and Barça’s target for next summer, has left in tears from the Africa Cup of 16 round of 16 match between his team, the Ivory Coast , and Egypt. The player, 24 years old and 1.83 m. tall, he retired injured in the 22nd minute.
The Ivorian has received a double blow from the Egyptian Mohamed Elneny ( Arsenal ) in the intense dispute for a ball. Kessié was left in pain on the grass and was treated. It didn’t seem like a serious mishap since it wasn’t a joint, but apparently it affected his hip and ribs and he couldn’t continue.
He tried to play again after a few minutes on the wing, but could not continue and Geoffroy Serey Die finally came on in his place in the 30th minute with the score at 0-0.
Barça is studying the signing of Kessié for next season because the footballer is ending his contract and could end up at the Camp Nou at zero cost.