Juventus have confirmed that defender Stephan Lichtsteiner will be out for approximately a month after undergoing heart surgery.
The 31-year-old was hospitalised after complaining of breathing difficulties in the 1-1 Serie A draw with Frosinone on September 23.
"During last week's match with Frosinone Stephan Lichtsteiner suffered breathing difficulties due to a benign cardiac arrhythmia (atrial flutter) which later stopped of its own accord," a statement released by the club read.
"Tests and specialist consultancy conducted over the following days suggested surgery to be the best course of action for the defender.
"Dr. Gaita today performed a cardiac ablation operation and Lichtsteiner is expected to return to competitive action within 30 days."
