Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro undergoes ankle operation

Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro had surgery on his left ankle on Wednesday and is expected back in action in two months.

The operation lasted a half-hour and Cannavaro was calm and smiling afterward, the Italian football federation said.

Cannavaro tore ligaments in Italy’s first training session at the European Championship on Monday.

The operation was performed at the Pelikangasse private clinic in Vienna, under supervision of Italy team physician Andrea Ferretti, with assistance by another Italian doctor and Real Madrid’s physician.

Cannavaro opted to have the surgery in Vienna so he can remain with Italy’s squad at the tournament.