Bayern midfielder Thiago out for six months after knee operation

Bayern midfielder Thiago out for six months after knee operation

Published Oct. 23, 2014 11:33 a.m. ET

Bayern Munich's Thiago has undergone knee surgery in Spain, the Bundesliga champions have confirmed.

The 23-year-old midfielder has been out of action for seven months after tearing ligaments in his right knee and he suffered a setback in training last week, with the latest round of surgery set to sideline him for another half a year.

The Spain international preferred to be treated in his home country and he went under the knife on Thursday.

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Dr Roman Cuga performed the operation in Barcelona in the presence of a member of Bayern's own medical team, Dr Lutz Hansel.

A statement on the Bavarian club's website read: "The operation on his right knee was successful. There were no complications. Nevertheless, the player will not be available for the coming months."

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