Gianluigi Buffon Will Have Meniscus Surgery On Wednesday
The goalkeeper could be out until February once he goes under the knife on Wednesday morning...
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon faces a 40 day absence from action from next Wednesday when he will have a meniscus operation.
The Italian international will be on hand to safeguard the Old Lady's goal against Inter in the derby d'Italia on Saturday night, and Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
But once the Champions League clash is over, Buffon will be preparing to have surgery on his left knee the following morning. Tuttosport has reported that he will be out of action until next year. His operation will be carried out by professor Flavio Quaglia.
The reason behind the surgery is because Buffon has been having problems, but has carried on playing nevertheless, often in pain, in order to help the Bianconeri through their difficult games.
The Christmas break will offer some respite and with crucial fixtures out of the way, it is believed that 'Superman' has deemed this to be the perfect opportunity to free himself from the problem and play pain free in 2010 ahead of the World Cup. Alex Manninger will deputise.
On the downside, Buffon may miss the major game against Milan, but should be back by February for the Champions League last 16, should his side qualify.
