Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire head coach, Jean-Louis Gasset, has given updates about injured Sebastien Haller.

Haller missed the opening game against Guinea-Bissau on Saturday due to injury.

The 29-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker has been struggling with an ankle problem.

Prior to the start of the AFCON Gasset confirmed Haller will not play in the Group A opener with Guinea-Bissau.

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However, he suggested there was some hope he would return to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles on January 18.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Wednesday, Gasset said the coaching crew would have to make a decision whether Haller will face the Eagles.

“Haller is recovering well, as well as he should, in his situation.

“We shall assess his progress and make a judgement, on match fitness, at the appropriate time.”

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