Burkina Faso: Bertrand Traoré sidelined for March FIFA window?

The Stallions captain suffers another setback. Expected absence of 6 to 8 weeks

Africa 13 March 2026 at 15:04

Bertrand Traoré is expected to miss the Stallions’ camp during the upcoming international break this March. Having just returned to action, the Sunderland winger suffered a fresh injury in Matchweek 29 of the Premier League against Leeds United (1-0).

🎙️ RLB on Bertrand Traoré:

'After consulting several doctors, we expect Bertrand to be out for six to eight weeks...' pic.twitter.com/pR0JD8BdxL
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) 12 March 2026

Speaking about the squad before Saturday’s clash with Brighton, Régis Le Bris confirmed what Sunderland fans and Burkina Faso supporters feared: Bertrand Traoré will be sidelined for 6 to 8 weeks. He is expected to return at the end of May or early April 2026.

RLB provides a medical update 🏥 :

It’s still too early for Mukiele 🇫🇷, Rofes 🇳🇱, and Reinildo 🇲🇿, but they’re expected back next week for the derby. 👊

Traoré 🇧🇫 is likely out for 6 to 8 weeks. ❌️

Brobbey 🇳🇱 and Cirkin 🏴 are expected to return against Brighton. ✅️ pic.twitter.com/GnHeNgpYux
— Sunderland FR 🇫🇷 (@Sunderland_vf) 12 March 2026

In photos shared by the Burkina Faso Football Federation on 12 February, the 30-year-old was seen wearing a knee brace on his left leg alongside new coach Amir Abdou.

The Stallions’ new coach, Amir Abdou, went on a European tour to meet Bertrand Traoré, Hervé Koffi, Edmond Tapsoba, and Dango Ouattara. #FasoSports pic.twitter.com/7mD9VSMdiI
— FasoSports (@fasosports18) 12 March 2026

After a brilliant start to the Premier League season, Bertrand Traoré suffered a knee injury during the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The former Chelsea and Aston Villa star was sidelined for over 50 days. He made his comeback late in February against Bournemouth, only to suffer a setback in the very next game against Leeds United.

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