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title: "Yannick Bolasie damages knee ligament"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2016-12-05T19:46:42Z"
modified: "2016-12-05T19:47:21Z"
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# Yannick Bolasie damages knee ligament

Everton Football Club have tonight confirmed that winger Yannick Bolasie is to undergo knee surgery after suffering serious damage to his anterior cruciate ligament.

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The DR Congo international went down with an injury in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Goodison Park and was forced off.

Although it looked to be a nasty knock to Bolasie’s knee during the game, the extent of the injury was not known until now.

![Alex Livesey/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2016/12/624349202.jpg)

It’s sure to be a big blow to Everton for the remainder of the season and especially throughout the course of this hectic festive period, which is well underway.

The £22.5 million signing has been a little bit inconsistent since his summer arrival from Crystal Palace but moments of magic have certainly shown that he is a key player.

Ronald Koeman will now need to effectively replace Bolasie from options within the squad or in the January transfer window that is fast approaching.