Stephan Lichtsteiner sent a message thanking everyone for their good wishes after cardiac surgery.
The Juventus right-back had breathing difficulties during last week’s 1-1 draw with Frosinone and was diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia, which was corrected with surgery.
“Hello dearest everyone,” wrote Lichtsteiner on social media with a photograph of him doing the thumbs up gesture while hugging his daughter.
Stephan Lichtsteiner sent a message thanking everyone for their good wishes after cardiac surgery.
The Juventus right-back had breathing difficulties during last week’s 1-1 draw with Frosinone and was diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia, which was corrected with surgery.
“Hello dearest everyone,” wrote Lichtsteiner on social media with a photograph of him doing the thumbs up gesture while hugging his daughter.
“The surgery went well. Thanks from the heart to all you fans and lovers of football for your messages and thoughts.
“A thanks to my teammates, the staff at the cardiology department of the Cardinal Massaia Hospital in Asti and in particular to Professor Gaita.
“Thank you also to the Juventus medical staff and all of you for your incredible support and affection.
“I will give my all to get back into shape as soon as possible! An embrace, Steph.”
Although the initial statement said Lichtsteiner would be out for a month, a cardiologist told newspapers that he likely won’t return to the field for six months.