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28.07.2009 14:17

Ibrahimovic operation successful

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a successful operation on his fractured left hand on Tuesday. The operation was carried out by doctors Xavier Mir and Ricard Pruna.

The operation, which was covered by the agreement between FC Barcelona and Egarsat Mutua, took place on Tuesday after Zlatan had visited his new team-mates in training. Dr Mir told us that the fracture at the base of the second metacarpal of his left hand was stabilized by the insertion of two screws.

Medical green light for Bilbao second leg

According to Dr Ricard Pruna, Ibrahimovic will probably get the medical all clear for the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup against Athletic Club Bilbao. The operation will not prevent him from travelling with the rest of the squad to the USA on Wednesday. Once there he will begin the recovery process. When he returns to Barcelona he will have a second x-ray to assess progress and begin a gradual reinsertion into the squad. He should be fit by the 17th and able to play a part in the Joan Gamper Trophy match.