Samuel Chukwueze undergoes successful surgery - Villarreal confirms

Samuel Chukwueze has undergone successful surgery on his groin at a facility in Munich, Germany.

The Nigeria international star aggravated the injury during the Yellow Submarine’s 4-0 triumph at Celta Vigo in a Spanish top-flight game – having replaced French midfielder Etienne Capoue in the 66th minute.

The Yellow Submarines have confirmed on Thursday the 21-year-old’s operation went well alongside teammate Ruben Pena.

“Samuel Chukwueze, who has been out injured receiving treatment for discomfort in his groin, has undergone surgery this morning [Thursday] by Doctor Ulrike Muschaweck in Munich, hoping to definitively relieve him of the said pain,” a statement from the club website read.

“Ruben Pena suffered muscle damage to his left hamstring in yesterday’s Copa del Rey quarter-final against Levante.

“Both footballers’ recovery time will depend on how they progress.”