Marc Marquez | Photo credits: Honda Racing Corporation
2019 World Champion, Marc Marquez had to undergo surgery at the Hospital Universitari Dexeus-Quiron yesterday at November 27. The rider was experiencing some discomfort with his right shoulder and after the crash at the Jerez test on Monday. Marquez opted to have the operation as a preventative measure after medical consultation.
Marc Marquez ended his 2019 season run with it being the most successful premier-class season to date as he won his eighth world title. The operation is similar to the one performed on his left shoulder at the end of 2018.
Photo credits: Honda Racing Coporation
According to Honda Racing Corporation, the operation was in the good hands of Dr Xavier Mir, Dr Victor Marlet and Dr. Teresa Marlet, all part of ICATME (the Catalan Institute of Traumatology and Sports Medicine).
With that being said, Marquez will be able to be discharged within the next 48 hours. He will soon begin his recovery and winter training preparation for the Sepang Test in Cervera, Spain.