Inter have suffered a substantial setback after it was announced centre-back Nemanja Vidic could be out for up to six months following surgery on a hernia.  

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Vidic Risks Six Months Out

Tuesday, August 4 

According to Sky and Corriere dello Sport (via Football Italia), Vidic will undergo a hernia operation on Wednesday after which he may need up to six months to recover, ruling him out of the remaining 2015 calendar.

However, the player’s agent, Silvano Martina, told Italian website Tuttomercatoweb.com (via Football Italia) that his client has a “strong physique” and will be hoping for a swifter return:

We’ll see, as we are not doctors. Vidic has a strong physique and will recover quickly. I haven’t heard from anyone and quite frankly I wouldn’t know what to say. He has another two years on his contract, so first he’ll get fit again and then we’ll see.

Inter have certainly always had the utmost respect for the player. When the time comes, we’ll discuss the future. The important thing now is to heal. I think he’s a great football player and still has many years ahead of him.

Football Italia alleges Inter were looking to sell the Serbian, but any move now looks off the table as he prepares to endure a long road back to full fitness.

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