Argentina legend Diego Maradona undergoes successful kidney stone operation

The 51-year-old was rushed to hospital in Dubai yesterday, and is set to be discharged imminently to recuperate at home after undergoing successful surgery in Dubai

By Enis Koylu

Maradona, Wasl uae
Maradona, Wasl uae (Getty)
Al Wasl coach Diego Maradona is set to be discharged from hospital following a successful operation to remove kidney stones removed.

The 51-year-old had been admitted to hospital after a check-up revealed the Argentine had kidney stones, and doctors decided he needed surgery.

The club announced that the subsequent procedure had been a success, and that Maradona would soon be discharged and will continue his recovery from home.

"Maradona has been cleared after undergoing a successful operation to remove his kidney stone and will be discharged from hospital," the club announced via Twitter.

The former Napoli superstar oversaw his side's 2-1 victory of Al Ahli on Saturday night, and, according to Al Wasl, is already making plans for the next game - against Al Sharjah on January 23.

"Maradona watched the Shj [Al Sharjah] v Maniyas match from his room in the hospital straight after surgery and started planning for the next match against Shj."

Al Wasl currently sit in sixth place in the UEA Pro-League, 12 points behind league leaders Al Ain.
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