Tottenham player suffers injury in early minutes of his return to Mali.
The player, who had been ostracized by his team, made a comeback to the Mali national team in a recent match.
However, his return was short-lived as he was stretchered off the field just 9 seconds into the game.
According to eyewitnesses, the player writhed in pain as he was carried off the field.
The exact nature of the injury is not yet known, but it is believed to be serious enough to require immediate medical attention.
The player's teammates and coaches were visibly concerned for his well-being as he was taken off the field.
The match continued without him, but the team's performance suffered as a result of his absence.