Norwich boss Philippe Clement has provided an update on Mohamed Toure.
And it isn’t good for the Socceroos or the Championship club.
Toure went down after suffering a shoulder injury early in Norwich City’s thrilling EFL Championship loss to Bolton.
Playing just 15 minutes in the game, the in-form forward still continued his blistering start to the season, scoring in the fifth minute to give Norwich an early lead.
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“That is lethal! That is absolutely lethal from Mo Toure!” the commentator exclaimed.
It was the third time the young gun had scored inside 10 minutes of a match this Championship season, but it wouldn’t be long before he went down and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
In clear discomfort, Toure was assisted from the field, with Norwich manager Philippe Clement telling BBC Sport post-match it was “too early” to determine the extent of the injury.
Clement has now revealed the extent of the injury and how long Toure is expected to miss.
“Mo Toure will be out for months and he will need surgery,” Clement said to the Pink Un.
“That is a bad one.”
While it is a massive blow for Norwich, it is also a devastating blow for the Socceroos and head coach Tony Popovic.
Toure was part of the squad set to face Brazil on September 25 and 29.
He has since been replaced by Nishan Velupillay, who is currently playing for FC Ingolstadt in the 3. Liga – Germany’s third division.
Long-term, it also creates uncertainty around his availability for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia next January, where the much-improved forward is expected to be a major part of Australia’s campaign.
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The Australians have been drawn in Group D alongside Graham Arnold’s Iraq, Singapore and Tajikistan.
During the recent transfer window, Toure also attracted significant interest from some of Europe’s top leagues, but the injury now almost certainly dents his chances of securing a big move in January.
Toure was linked with Galatasaray, Sporting CP, Porto and Hull City following the World Cup and before his incredible start to the season.
Since debuting for Norwich in February, the Socceroo has scored 16 goals and tallied four assists in 21 games across all competitions.