Ghanaian winger Bernard Tekpetey has successfully undergone surgery after sustaining an injury during Ludogorets’ UEFA Champions League qualifier against Qarabag.

The 26-year-old was injured following a collision with Qarabag’s Kevin Medina and had to be substituted around the 60th minute.

Tekpetey was flown to Austria, where the surgery was performed by a medical team led by renowned surgeon Dr. Paul Stampfl. He is expected to remain in Vienna for a week before returning to Razgrad to continue his recovery, with the possibility of being sidelined for several months.

Despite Tekpetey’s injury, Ludogorets secured a crucial 2-1 victory in Baku in the first leg of the tie. Tekpetey’s absence will be a significant loss for the Green Eagles, as he has been instrumental in their European campaign and domestic league dominance.