Beijing striker Zhang to receive ankle surgery (Image Source: IANS)
Chinese Super League: Beijing Guoan, a team in the Chinese Super League (CSL), announced that their striker, Zhang Yuning, will undergo surgery for an ankle injury, sidelining him for three to four months.
The 26-year-old forward has been out of action since suffering a torn ligament in his right ankle in early May, reports Xinhua.
"After six weeks of conservative therapy, the swelling on Zhang Yuning's right ankle has nearly disappeared, and he was able to participate in some training sessions with good performance," Beijing Guoan stated. "However, the injury continues to affect his right leg, impacting his ability to make abrupt turns or jumps."
