Man City confirm Benjamin Mendy has ruptured his ACL and could miss the rest of the season

BENJAMIN MENDY could be out for the rest of the season after Manchester City confirmed he had ruptured his ACL.

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Benjamin Mendy could miss the rest of the season

Mendy went off injured against Crystal Palace in the 5-0 after an awkward collision.

And the £52m summer signing may not feature again this term leaving Pep Guardiola without a recognised right back.

“Manchester City FC can confirm that Benjamin Mendy has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee,” a statement read.

“The French defender sustained the injury during the first half of the Saturday’s 5-0 Premier League victory at home to Crystal Palace.

“After initial tests in Manchester at the start of the week, Benjamin travelled to Barcelona to see a specialist doctor, where further examinations of the knee today confirmed the extent of the injury.

“Benjamin will undergo surgery tomorrow in Barcelona, and everyone at the Club wishes him a speedy recovery.”

Mendy seemed in strong spirit despite the injury and tweeted he was joining Loan FC.

"Bad news guys,” he said on Twitter. “I’ll be joining Injury FC on loan for a couple monthes with ruptured ACL... but will be back soon & stronger hopefully.

“Thank you all for the warm messages since the game really appreciate. 

“We keep in touch all behind my #SharkTeam now #cmoncity.”

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