Alonso Martinez underwent successful surgery at Montefiore Einstein in The Bronx on Thursday, weeks after suffering a devastating ACL injury in his right knee that upended New York City FC’s playoff run.

Martinez suffered an ACL rupture in his right knee, an injury that he sustained while on international duty with the Costa Rica National Team in November.

The NYCFC forward will rehab with the club’s medical staff, according to a news release issued Thursday night.

New York City FC forward Alonso Martinez (16) shoots a penalty against Charlotte FC at Yankee Stadium. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

“Everyone at the Club wishes Alonso all the best in his recovery,” NYCFC said in a statement.

The club had been quiet about the details of Martinez’s injury, only officially saying that

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