Chelsea's Yossi Benayoun ruled out for six months
Benayoun has been out since playing against Newcastle
Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun has been ruled out for six months with the Achilles tendon injury uncovered while on international duty this month.
Israel captain Benayoun had only just shaken off a calf problem when he joined up for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Croatia and Greece.
However, a scan showed he had suffered a tear to his Achilles tendon.
The 30-year-old therefore underwent surgery on the injury on Monday ahead of a lengthy rehabilitation programme.
A club statement read: "Yossi Benayoun will undergo surgery on his Achilles [tendon] on Monday.
"The Israeli international returned to the club from international duty last week, and will now be out of action for approximately six months."
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