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PSG's Layvin Kurzawa to miss rest of season after groin surgery

Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa underwent groin surgery on Thursday and will miss the rest of the season.

The 24-year-old former Monaco player has been out of action since going off before half-time in the 4-0 win over Guingamp on April 9.

France international Kurzawa posted a picture on Instagram of himself in a hospital bed, recovering from the operation.

He wrote: "All has gone well. Thanks to everyone for the messages. See you soon."

Tout c'est bien passé �� Merci à tous pour vos messages �� À très vite ���� @psg

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His club announced on their website: "The operation conducted by Dr Gilles Reboul, groin specialist for Paris Saint-Germain medical partner Aspetar, was a success.

"Paris Saint-Germain wishes its France international defender a speedy recovery and looks forward to having him back in top form for next season's challenges."

The French capital club look set to relinquish the domestic league title after four successive championships.

With only two Ligue 1 fixtures to play they sit second in the table, three points behind Monaco who have a game in hand.

The title battle could be decided this Sunday as PSG go to St Etienne and Monaco play Lille.