Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung says his ankle operation was a success. He missed last sunday's game with Arsenal because of injury and has to undergo an operation.

The South Korean will be out of action for three months after damaging ligaments in last weekend's win over Tottenham. But the early indications are the 25-year-old is on track to recover as scheduled in time for the packed Christmas time table.

"The operation went well," Park told the Chosun Ilbo newspaper. "I feel frustrated that I won't be able to play for about three months but I am confident after the operation I will be stronger than before."