Vrsaljko confirms he will be out for 10 months: I will come back stronger than ever LaLiga Santander - Atletico Madrid Lifts the lid on his serious injury

Atletico Madrid's Croatian right-back Sime Vrsaljko underwent an operation last week.

The surgery, which has been deemed a success, was carried out after the player suffered a serious injury to his knee during his loan spell at Inter.

"I will be sidelined for around 10 months," he said in an interview with Sportske Novosti.

"It is normal considering how complicated the operation was.

"The most important thing is that everything went to plan, I am happy and focused on my recovery."

The 2018 World Cup runner-up has stated that he will not be taking any unnecessary risks when it comes to his recovery and rehabilitation.

"I will not return until I am 100 percent fit," he said.

"After the injury problems that I have suffered, my priority is to get back to full fitness in order to ensure that I am on top of my game when I do come back.

"I am not in any hurry, I will come back stronger than ever."

Vrsaljko, who is under contract with Atletico until 2022, could be available for selection again at the end of the year.

In the meantime, however, he will undergo his recovery alongside specialist doctors at Los Rojiblancos.