Brighton and Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma will miss the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations due to a shoulder injury.

Bissouma, 22, is set to undergo surgery on the shoulder meaning he will miss the upcoming 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Egypt.

Contrary to some reports, the former Lille player has not fractured his shoulder, but will have to go under the knife to fix the problem which is understood to be an historic injury.

Mali coach Mohamed Magassouba has revealed Yves Bissouma will miss the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) owing to a  shoulder injury..

The Brighton midfielder was selected in the Eagles’ provisional squad and was slated to join up with the side at their training camp in Kabala, Bamako.

However, the West African star player will now miss out, causing Magassouba to change his plans for the tournament.

Mali have been drawn in Group E in Africa Cup of Nations and will begin their tournament against debutants Mauritania on June 24, before facing Tunisia and then Angola on June 28 and July 2.

 Bissouma is also likely to miss the start of the 2019/20 Premier League campaign for Brighton.