"Werder" defender Silvestre has fallen out of the lineup for a long time.

2011-07-02 13:22 © EuroFootball.com

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The 33-year-old Frenchman will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Monday, after which the footballer's rehabilitation will take several months.

The loss of former "Arsenal" player is particularly painful for "Werder" club, as due to injuries the team is without defenders Per Mertesacker, Naldo, Sebastian Prodl, and Sebastian Boenisch.