Afellay to Have Operation on Left Knee

Ibrahim Afellay

Severe injuries that plagued Ibrahim Afellay forced him to be absent long. The beginning of next week's Barcelona it will undergo a surgery in order to speed up recovery.

Afellay having an injury last week when undergoing exercise routine with the Barcelona squad. A team of doctors The Catalans then predict de Jong will be absent for up to six months more because of damaged ligaments.

The injury does not require that the rising operating table. And as reported operating against Afellay, Yahoosports plan will be conducted on Monday (3/10/2011), forthcoming.

"Ibrahim was devastated in the first days after the incident. Now he is eager to begin the process of recovery, and perform the operation is the first step. His knees were starting to get better now, "said agent Afellay, Rob Jansen.

Since imported from PSV, de Jong has played twice this season.