USMNT's Folarin Balogun set for shoulder surgery, will miss Monaco's Champions League match vs. Arsenal

U.S. international Folarin Balogun will need surgery after reaggravating his shoulder injury in Monaco's match against Marseille on Dec. 1.

The USMNT striker, who originally dislocated his shoulder in October, has made just two appearances since returning - and could now face another lengthy spell out. He missed the Ligue 1 side's match with Toulouse last weekend and is set to miss the clash against his former side Arsenal this week, among other matches.

“It is a shame for him and a shame for us,” Adi Hutter confirmed in a news conference.

Balogun has struggled for form and fitness this season. The USMNT striker has scored three goals in seven appearances for the French side this year, and added an assist in the Champions League. Midfielder Denis Zakaria is also absent from the squad.

Balogun spent his youth career at Arsenal, and made his Premier League debut for the Gunners in 2021. The No. 9 scored 21 goals for Reims in the 2022-23 season, which earned him a big money move to Monaco at the end of the campaign.

There is no confirmed timeline for Balogun's return and he will be sidelined during the recovery period.