Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain is desperate to avoid back surgery.

The Argentine wants to avoid going under the knife it at all possible.

"[I will] try to make the best decision soon," he explained to Marca. "It's difficult."

Higuain could be out two months if he goes the surgery route.

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