Italy and Napoli defender Christian Maggio will undergo a knee surgery after picking up a meniscus injury.
The Italian international was checked by specialist professor Mariani at the Villa Stuart clinic in Rome Monday, and was advised to have a surgery to fix the problem, reports Xinhua.
Napoli expect him to return to action when the Serie A resumes at the eighth round after the international break.
Maggio, born in 1982, has featured in two League games and one Champions League tie so far this term.
