Malaga midfielder Fernando Tissone will be out of action for the next six to eight months after tests revealed that he had suffered a cruciate ligament injury in his right knee.

The 27-year-old suffered the injury in a training session on Wednesday morning, with his club immediately sending the Argentine for medical examinations.

The results revealed that the experienced midfielder, who will require surgery, faces a period of six to eight months on the sidelines.

Tissone has made 28 appearances for Malaga this season.