• Former Lazio midfielder had surgery in Italy today• Man City game was Swiss player's 27th this seasonThe West Ham United midfielder Valon Behrami faces six months out because of an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee. The 23-year-old was hurt against Manchester City on 1 March and had keyhole surgery in Italy today.West Ham confirmed last night that the former Lazio player "is expected to be out for six months". The club added that he was due back in London next week to begin his rehabilitation.Behrami, who moved to Upton Park last summer, has been a virtual ever-present in West Ham's first team. The game against City was the Switzerland international's 27th appearance of the campaign but he will be out until the early stages of next season. He sustained his knee injury after getting his studs caught in the turf.West Ham UnitedPremier Leagueguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2009 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds
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