Serie A: Chukwueze undergoes successful surgery

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.