Musacchio undergoes successful surgery

Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio has undergone successful surgery on the broken leg and dislocated ankle he sustained during his side’s 1-1 La Liga draw at Getafe.

Musacchio was attempting to evade a Diego Castro challenge after coming on as a second-half substitute on Sunday, when he planted his left foot in the turf, resulting in his lower leg snapping.

A statement from Villarreal confirmed that the Argentinian had an operation in Madrid, which has been deemed a success.

The club has not given a timescale for Musacchio’s return, but he is certain to miss the rest of the season, while any hope he had of representing his country in this year’s Copa America have also been ended.