Serge Aurier has disclosed that his 2019 Africa Cup of Nations could be over after injury forced him out in Cote d’Ivoire’s 1-0 defeat to Morocco.
The Tottenham Hotspur man was forced to leave the turf after 70 minutes and was replaced by Mamadou Bagayoko as the Elephants bowed 1-0 to the Atlas Lions in Cairo.
Aurier came to Egypt 2019 after an injury-plagued season at White Hart Lane, during which he suffered various degrees of injuries.
“I think it may be over because I felt something. It may be a breakdown or a tear,” he told media after the game.
He later confirmed that further tests will be conducted to determine if he will recover in time to help the Elephant’s title bid.
The 26-year-old will be missing in action when Ibrahim Kamara’s men face Nambia in their make or break Group D game on Monday in Cairo.