Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu is in serious doubt for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a major injury setback.
AC Monaco center-back, Mohammed Salisu, picked up the injury during his club’s Ligue 1 clash against Olympique Lyon. After medical assessments, the French side confirmed that Salisu had suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee.
The injury comes as a big blow to Monaco, where Salisu is a regular starter and a key figure in the club’s defensive line. ACL injuries are among the most severe in football, often requiring a recovery period of around eight to nine months away from competitive action.
Salisu now becomes the second Monaco player dealing with an ACL injury, after Takumi Minamino, who has already been sidelined with a similar issue.
For Ghana, the timing could not be worse. Salisu has been an important part of the Black Stars squad, including during the World Cup qualification campaign. With the global showpiece scheduled for just six months from now, the 25-year-old defender faces an uphill battle to regain full fitness in time, putting his participation in the tournament in serious doubt.
