Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will have surgery after suffering a severe injury to his right wrist.
The goalkeeper has been in good form for his team despite his team being 10th on the Serie A league table.
Maduka was in action for Udinese in their previous Serie A game, in which they lost 2-0 to Genoa.
However, he is set to miss the clash against Monza, with the club confirming his absence from the team.
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Okoye to undergo surgery
Udinese have confirmed that Okoye will undergo surgery on his finger after breaking it in their previous game
Udinese revealed on Saturday that the 24-year-old's wrist's vital structure, the scapholunate ligament, was torn during a recent game.
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He will miss their next Serie A match against Monza due to this injury, and he may be sidelined for a lengthy time.
To repair the ligament and restore wrist functionality, medical authorities have advised prompt surgical intervention.
Although Udinese has not provided a timeframe for recovery, recuperation from such injuries usually takes eight to twelve weeks.