Crystal Palace defender Pape Souare will be out for up to six months after breaking his thighbone in a car crash, says manager Alan Pardew.<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old Senegal international was airlifted to hospital after a crash on the M4 motorway in London on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The injury also means he will miss the Africa Cup of Nations in January.<\/p>\n
“He isn’t having the best of times, but we’re all very supportive,” said Pardew. “We love Pape and can’t wait to have him back.”<\/p>\n
Souare is expected to be released from hospital on Saturday.<\/p>\n
When asked how much of the season Souare would miss, Pardew said: “Four, five months. Maybe six, he should be up and running again.<\/p>\n
“I don’t think we have any concerns about Pape returning. It was a broken thigh, that should repair as normal.”<\/p>\n
Palace are yet to learn the extent of the damage to some of Souare’s muscles, but Pardew said the player was “very lucky”.<\/p>\n
He added: “It was a terrible accident. We owe a huge debt to the London Air Ambulance and the surgeons who helped him.”<\/p>\n
Souare, who joined side Palace from French club Lille in January 2015, has made 46 Premier League appearances for the Eagles.<\/p>\n
Palace host Stoke on Sunday (14:15 BST)
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