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Maggio goes under the knife

By Nadia Carminati

Tuesday 10 March 2009 19:13, UK

Maggio: Knee problem
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Napoli winger Christian Maggio has undergone an operation in an effort to resolve a knee injury.

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Napoli star facing lengthy spell on the sidelines

Napoli winger Christian Maggio has undergone an operation in an effort to resolve a knee injury. The Italy international sustained the injury during Sunday's encounter with Lazio. The severity of the problem then became clear after undergoing a scan, with surgery deemed to be the only option. Maggio's operation is reported to have been a success but he is facing up to a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Napoli are also waiting to discover how long they are set to be without Walter Gargano. The Uruguayan midfielder has a broken metatarsal and also looks set to be out of action for some time. He is set to visit a specialist in Barcelona on Wednesday, when his situation is expected to become clearer.

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