Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will be out until next year but does not need surgery on the dislocated elbow he suffered at Brighton on Saturday.
Lloris suffered a horrific-looking fall at the Amex after letting in the first Brighton goal as Tottenham suffered a 3-0 defeat on the south coast.
The World Cup winner was carried off the field after receiving lengthy treatment and needed oxygen as he was taken off to hospital.
It was later discovered that he had dislocated his elbow, and now further examinations have revealed that although he does not need surgery, he is still set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
France coach Didier Deschamps first revealed the extent of Lloris' spell out injured, as he prepared Les Bleus for their latest Euro 2020 qualifers.
"He has had tests. It is difficult to say how long he will be out, I am not a medical specialist," Deschamps said.
"As far as we (France) are concerned, he obviously will not be with us for this camp, nor the next one. Processes will be put in place for his rehabilitation. We are talking several weeks, indeed several months.
"He will not return to the pitch in 2019, that's almost certain."
Tottenham later released a statement confirming Deschamps' prognosis, announcing Lloris does not require surgery but will miss the remainder of the calendar year.
"Hugo Lloris has undergone further assessment this morning after sustaining a dislocated elbow in our match against Brighton on Saturday," it read.
"The findings have shown that although surgery will not be required, our club captain has suffered ligament damage and is not expected to return to training before the end of 2019.
"Hugo is currently in a brace and will now undergo a period of rest and rehabilitation under the supervision of our medical staff at Hotspur Way."
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