Sol Bamba has dealt Cardiff City a crushing blow after being ruled out for the rest of the season with ruptured knee ligaments.

The Bluebirds defender suffered the injury in last weekend’s Premier League defeat at Wolves when he was forced off on a stretcher.

The 34-year-0old faces surgery on the problem and comes as City have suffered a hat-trick of defeats to drop back into the relegation zone with nine games left.

“Unfortunately our biggest fears have been confirmed regarding the injury Sol suffered at Wolves on Saturday,” said Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock.

“Scans have shown that Sol has ruptured his ACL. He will have an operation on Wednesday and therefore miss the rest of the season.

“It is a major blow to the squad but I know all of our supporters will join me in wishing him the very best during his recovery.”