Published 10:40 IST, November 28th 2019
World MotoGP champion Marquez has 'successful' shoulder surgery
World MotoGP champion Marc Marquez underwent his second shoulder operation in the space of a year with the surgery described as "successful" by his Honda team
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World MotoGP champion Marc Marquez underwent his second shoulder operation in the space of a year with the surgery described as "successful" by his Honda team. The 26-year-old Spaniard, who has six world titles in the elite class and eight overall, opted for the operation on Wednesday in Barcelona after experiencing discomfort in his right shoulder. Having crashed in end-of-season testing at Jerez on Monday, the Honda rider chose to have the operation as a preventative measure after medical consultation.
Jerez Test done, we finish a great 2019! Tomorrow I have a surgery to fix the problem (luxation) in the right shoulder, the same problem as last year in the left shoulder.#JerezTest pic.twitter.com/8yXwKAgwhL
— Marc Márquez (@marcmarquez93) November 26, 2019
The operation was similar to the one performed on his left shoulder at the end of 2018 but less aggressive in nature.
"Marquez will be discharged within the next 48 hours. He will then begin his recovery and winter training," said a Honda Repsol team statement.
Successful shoulder surgery for @marcmarquez93. He’ll be out of hospital soon and then the road to the Sepang Test begins. https://t.co/sWS7rT4D8K pic.twitter.com/eb6XX03SeW
— Repsol H🎱nda Team (@HRC_MotoGP) November 27, 2019
10:36 IST, November 28th 2019