Franck Ribery is undergoing ankle surgery today in a blow to Fiorentina.

The Viola have announced a check-up showed his ankle needed an operation following a bad sprain with ligament damage.

A statement confirmed he has flown out to “Murnau hospital in Germany with Fiorentina club doctor Luca Pengue and physiotherapist Simone Michelassi ahead of an operation on his right ankle.

“The operation will be carried out by Professor Johannes Gabel. Once the operation is complete, Fiorentina will provide further information on Ribery's condition and the timeframe for his return to action."