Nesta undergoes operation on his back

Alessandro NestaRome - AC Milan defender Alessandro Nesta has successfully undergone surgery on his lower back in a Milanese clinic, ANSA reported Tuesday.

The 32-year-old is to observe two weeks of rest before beginning rehabilitation, doctors said.

Nesta, a former international, has suffered from pain in his lower back since last summer and has yet to play a game this season. (dpa)

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