Luka Jovic he underwent surgery to try to resolve his physical problems. The Serbian is continually struggling with groin pain and has decided to undergo surgery to heal it permanently. Below is the press release from Milan with the duration of the stop:
“This morning in Belgrade Luka Jović, accompanied by a member of the AC Milan medical staff, underwent surgery to strengthen the left inguinal canal. The operation, carried out by Dr. Zarko Vuckovic to resolve the pubalgia problem, was perfectly successful. Jović will stop in Belgrade for eight days of convalescence before returning to Milanello where he will begin the rehabilitation program aimed at resuming competitive activity. The recovery time is estimated at four weeks.”
Serie A, the updated standings
1. Napoli 29 points (13)
2. Atalanta 28 points (13)
3. Inter 28 points (13)
4. Fiorentina 28 points (13)
5. Lazio 28 points (13)
6. Juventus 25 points (13)
7. Milan 19 points (12)
8. Bologna 18 points (12)
9. Udinese 17 points (13)
10. Empoli 16 points (13)
11. Turin 15 points (13)
12. Roma 13 points (13)
13. Parma 12 points (13)
14. Hellas Verona 12 points (13)
15. Lecce 12 points (13)
16. Cagliari 11 points (13)
17. Genoa 11 points (13)
18. Como 10 points (13)
19. Monza 9 points (13)
20. Venice 8 points (13)