Villarreal Star Chukwueze Treated By Surgeon Who Operated On Shearer, Michael Owen, Xabi Alonso

Published: February 05, 2021

According to Villarreal's official website, Samuel Chukwueze underwent surgery by Doctor Ulrike Muschaweck in Munich on Thursday morning, hoping to definitively relieve him of discomfort in his groin.

The Nigeria national teamer has not figured for the Yellow Submarine since the 4-0 win against Celta Vigo on January 8, missing six games combined in La Liga and Copa del Rey.

It was initially decided by Villarreal's medical team to carry out a conservative treatment but eventually the winger had to go under the knife.

Chuwkueze was treated by groin specialist Muschaweck, who previously operated on Premier League legends Alan Shearer, Michael Owen and Xabi Alonso.

Villarreal have given no time frame on Chukwueze's recovery, however, Spanish sports daily Marca has estimated that the Super Eagle faces a minimum of one month on the sidelines if there are no complications.

And if that is confirmed, it would be a massive blow to the Super Eagles given his importance to the national team; Gernot Rohr's side face Benin and Lesotho in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month.

In the current season, Chukwueze has played 22 games in all competitions for Villarreal, scoring two goals and setting up five others.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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