Silvestre Varela has undergone a minor groin operation and is expected to return to training with West Bromwich Albion next week. Varela, who joined Albion on a season-long loan deal from Porto over the summer.
The 29-year-old Portugal international went under the knife following consultation between West Brom and his parent club.
Albion head coach Alan Irvine said on wba.co.uk: "Silvestre has had a minor groin operation in Munich.
"Porto are happy and comfortable with it.
"We hope Silvestre will join us for training sometime next week."
