Kike García undergoes surgery: four months out with muscle injury

Bad luck has struck Kike García. The RCD Espanyol forward suffered an injury to the biceps femoris tendon in his right leg after slipping without any rival involvement at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium, according to Mundo Deportivo. Although initially thought to be precautionary, tests confirmed the worst fears.

The player underwent successful surgery performed by Dr. Jordi Puigdellívol this afternoon. Espanyol expects him to be sidelined for four months, difficult news for manager Manolo González, who loses his top scorer from last season (10 goals across League and Cup) just as preseason was underway.

In his absence, Roberto Fernández will be the team's offensive reference, according to the report. An injury at the worst possible time that will significantly impact Espanyol's plans for the upcoming season.