Ismael Bennacer has been ruled out of AC Milan’s opening Champions League clash against Liverpool on Tuesday night after undergoing surgery on his right calf.

"AC Milan can confirm that Ismael Bennacer underwent surgery in Finland this morning," a club statement read.

"The operation on his right calf was performed by Dr Lasse Lempainen.



His recovery period is estimated to be four months."

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Bennacer has since said in an Instagram post that his surgery was a success.

My calf surgery this morning went well,” he wrote accompanied by a picture of him smiling with a raised thumb from his hospital bed.

“Thank you all for your messages and support that motivate me to come back as soon as possible.

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