AC Milan will be without Kyle Walker for some time after the England international underwent surgery for a fractured elbow.
It was reported that Walker was involved in a training ground accident, which tests showed were more serious than previously thought.
“AC Milan can confirm that Kyle Walker sustained a fracture in his right elbow today,” read a statement released on the official website.
“To ensure better healing and optimise recovery time, the player underwent surgery in Milan to repair the olecranon through osteosynthesis. The operation went perfectly to plan. Kyle will begin rehabilitation immediately.”
It is not clear how long this will take to recover from, but there are only seven Serie A rounds left in the current campaign. Fans will be eager to see Walker back in action within four weeks.
Walker is expected to make the move a permanent one to Milan from Manchester City this summer.
Since arriving on loan in the January transfer window, the England international right-back has quickly become a key figure in the Rossoneri defence.
He has played eight Serie A games, four in the Champions League and two in the Coppa Italia.
