Inter have suffered a substantial setback after it was announced centre-back Nemanja Vidic could be out for up to six months following surgery on a hernia.
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Vidic Risks Six Months Out
Tuesday, August 4
According to Sky and Corriere dello Sport (via Football Italia), Vidic will undergo a hernia operation on Wednesday after which he may need up to six months to recover, ruling him out of the remaining 2015 calendar.
However, the player's agent, Silvano Martina, told Italian website Tuttomercatoweb.com (via Football Italia) that his client has a "strong physique" and will be hoping for a swifter return:
We’ll see, as we are not doctors.