FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - La Liga Santander - FC Barcelona v Deportivo Alaves - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - December 21, 2019 Barcelona's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring their fourth goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Albert Gea
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona forward Luis Suarez is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the Spanish champions announced he is to undergo surgery to treat a knee problem.
A statement from Barca on Saturday said Suarez would be treated for an injury on the external meniscus on his right knee on Sunday by club doctor Ramon Cugat and after the procedure the club would release further details on when he will return.
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