Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner has had surgery after suffering with breathing difficulties.
The Swiss international has not featured for the Bianconeri after going off during the draw with Frosinone, and will now be out for a month.
“During last week’s match with Frosinone, Stephan Lichtsteiner suffered breathing difficulties due to a benign cardiac arrhythmia (atrial flutter) which later stopped of its own accord,” a statement on the club’s website announced.
Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner has had surgery after suffering with breathing difficulties.
The Swiss international has not featured for the Bianconeri after going off during the draw with Frosinone, and will now be out for a month.
“During last week’s match with Frosinone, Stephan Lichtsteiner suffered breathing difficulties due to a benign cardiac arrhythmia (atrial flutter) which later stopped of its own accord,” a statement on the club’s website announced.
“Tests and specialist consultancy conducted over the following days suggested surgery to be the best course of action for the defender.
“Dr. Gaita today performed a cardiac ablation operation and Lichtsteiner is expected to return to competitive action within 30 days."