Milan's Silvestre undergoes knee surgery

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Milan have announced that defender Matias Silvestre has undergone surgery to fix a knee problem that has kept him out of action this season.

Silvestre joined Milan from city rivals Inter on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy in July but is yet to feature for Massimiliano Allegri's side

It is not yet clear how long the 28-year-old will be unavailable for, but Allegri will hope that his return is a speedy one as they aim to build momentum following an indifferent start to the new season.

A statement on the Milan website read: "AC Milan announces that it has not achieved the goals set forth with conservative therapy, today (Thursday) Matias Silvestre has undergone surgery arthroscopic partial meniscectomy in the right knee."

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Silvestre's switch to Milan from their bitter rivals came after he endured a disappointing season with Inter, the former Catania and Palermo man making just 20 appearances in all competitions.