Samuel Chukwueze has undergone a successful surgery to repair a ruptured tendon of the tensor fasciae latae muscle in his left hip.
The Nigeria international’s Serie A club, AC Milan, announced on Wednesday that the successful surgery took place in London.
Chukwueze is now expected to return to Italy to begin his rehabilitation process.
The 27-year-old will be sidelined until the end of the year.
The winger will miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania.
Chukwueze picked up the injury in the build-up to AC Milan’s UEFA Europa League clash against Bournemouth last month.