Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati will be out of action for five to six months following surgery on his cruciate knee ligament.
Abbiati injured his knee two weeks ago in Milan’s 5-1 victory at Siena, after which he was replaced by Brazilian Dida.
Milan said on their official website that the operation had been a success but confirmed that the keeper would not play again until next season.
Dida had not played in Serie A this season until Abbiati’s injury but had kept goal in all Milan’s UEFA Cup and Coppa Italia matches.
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