Official: Udinese striker Gueye out for 3 months after surgery
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Udinese have confirmed that striker Gueye has undergone surgery and will be sidelined for approximately three months.
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Attributed to original sourceThere is more bad injury news for Udinese, as striker Idrissa Gueye underwent surgery for an ankle fracture and will be out of action for three months.
The Friulani have stuttered so far this season and part of that is down to the number of players on the treatment table.
Nicolò Zaniolo already withdrew from the Italy squad due to a muscular problem , and now Gueye has been ruled out until 2027.
Gueye new blow for Udinese CAGLIARI, ITALY – MAY 09: Idrissa Gueye of Udinese celebrates his goal 0-2 during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Sant’Elia on May 09, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images) When playing a friendly match against Pogon Stettino in Poland and scoring the goal, the 20-year-old sustained a serious right ankle injury.
A statement from Udinese confirmed that it required an operation, which was performed at the San Rossore clinic in Pisa by Professor Van Dijk.
The Senegal international will be out of action for at least three months in the recovery process.
A former Metz striker who joined last summer originally on loan for €4m and then purchased for a further €6m, he scored one goal in six competitive games for the Friulani this season.
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What happened
Udinese have released an official statement confirming that forward Gueye has had surgery and faces a three-month recovery period. The lengthy absence leaves the Friulian club short of attacking options heading into the latter stages of the season. The exact nature of the operation has not been fully detailed, but the timeline effectively rules the striker out of a significant chunk of the campaign.
Chance analysis
Losing a striker for three months at any stage of a season is a heavy blow, and Udinese will now have to lean more heavily on their remaining forward line to cover the goals. The timing and length of the layoff mean the club's coaching staff will need to adjust rotation and possibly explore the market or academy options to fill the gap.
Udinese lose a key attacking option for roughly three months, reducing their firepower and likely forcing tactical adjustments up front.