World MotoGP champion Marquez has 'successful' shoulder surgery

World MotoGP champion Marc Marquez underwent his second shoulder operation in of a year with surgery described as "successful" by his Honda team. 26-year-old Spaniard, who has six world titles in elite class and eight overall, opted for operation on Wednesday in Barcelona after experiencing discomfort in his right shoulder. Having crashed in end-of-season testing at Jerez on Monday, Honda rider chose to have operation as a preventative measure after medical consultation.

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operation was similar to one performed on his left shoulder at end of 2018 but less aggressive in nature.

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"Marquez will be discharged within next 48 hours. He will n begin his recovery and winter training," said a Honda Repsol team statement.

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