Ronaldo surgery successful

United winger undergoes ankle operation

By Chris Burton   Last updated: 8th July 2008

Ronaldo surgery successful

Ronaldo: Successful surgery

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Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to miss the start of the new Premier League season after undergoing surgery on his right ankle.

Manchester United said the operation in Holland on the Portuguese superstar had been a success.

However, it will be at least a month before Professor Niek van Dijk, the Dutch ankle specialist who operated on the 23-year-old, can assess when he will be ready to return to action.

Van Dijk is one of the world's foremost experts in ankle injuries, and is a former head of Dutch Squash Federation's medical committee.

He operated on the Portuguese winger at the Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam.

Review

United said in a statement on their official website: "Cristiano Ronaldo underwent surgery today to his right ankle and the initial indications are that the procedure was successful.

"Cristiano will begin his convalescence under the direction of club medical staff and an estimation of his return to full fitness will be possible following review by the specialist in one month."

It remains to be seen whether the operation has any adverse effect on Real Madrid's continued pursuit of Ronaldo.