Napoli will have to make do without the services of Walter Gargano for the next four weeks, despite a successful operation on a fractured cheekbone.
The Uruguayan midfielder was admitted to hospital on Friday after being diagnosed with the setback suffered in training.
While the surgery was a straightforward procedure, the 30-year-old cannot engage in physical contact for at least another month.
Napoli will have to make do without the services of Walter Gargano for the next four weeks, despite a successful operation on a fractured cheekbone.
The Uruguayan midfielder was admitted to hospital on Friday after being diagnosed with the setback suffered in training.
While the surgery was a straightforward procedure, the 30-year-old cannot engage in physical contact for at least another month.
“Walter Gargano was operated on his right cheekbone this afternoon in the Pineta Grande clinic in Castel Volturno,” reads a statement on Napoli’s official website.
“The surgery was performed by Professor Giampaolo Tartarus and Dr. Mario Sant'Agata, assisted by Dr. Vincenzo Schiavone, anaesthesiologist , and Dr. Mimmo Falco.
“The surgery was a complete success. The fracture was reduced and synthesised with a plate and screws.
“Gargano will be able to resume light training on Monday but must avoid physical contact for the next four weeks.”
Gargano returned to Napoli at the beginning of the summer, having spent the past two seasons out on loan, and last week declined an international call-up from Uruguay in order to train further with the Vesuviani.