Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke has undergone minor knee surgery, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old has been sidelined since the beginning of September, having withdrawn from the Belgium squad during the last international break.
After discussions with medical staff it was decided minor arthroscopy would be the best way to get me back on the pitch at 100%. All has gone well. Now to concentrate on getting back to full health as soon as possible! ?? https://t.co/pgU2zs610b
— Christian Benteke (@chrisbenteke) October 10, 2018
"The club can confirm that Christian Benteke has undergone minor arthroscopic explorative surgery and washout of his knee, as it had not been settling with conservative management," Palace said in a statement.
"The surgeon was happy with the outcome and we expect Christian to return to training very soon. A further update will be given in a few weeks' time."
Christian Benteke has undergone surgery...
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) October 10, 2018
And Crystal Palace certainly haven't hidden any details!
Full story: https://t.co/DwfqdjTXFK pic.twitter.com/8Z5huAluCK
Benteke has featured four times for Palace in the league this season but has yet to score.
Roy Hodgson's Palace, who are 14th in the table and winless in their last three league matches, return to action following the international break against Everton on October 21.
