In a post on his Instagram page, Laporte wrote: After successful completion of yesterday evening s surgery, I would like to say thanks for all your messages of support during the last few days. I feel truly loved and so thankful about it.
I am sad for not being able to join the national team and to not fulfil my dream of making the debut with Les Bleus. I would like to thank the coach for being so supportive.
From now on we start counting down the days to go back to the pitch.
The 25-year-old s absence will leave City light on central defensive options following the departure of club captain Vincent Kompany at the end of the 2018-19 campaign.
John Stones has only featured once in the 2019-20 Premier League due to a hamstring injury but is expected to return following the international break.
Fernandinho slotted in alongside Nicolas Otamendi against Brighton and the Brazil international could increasingly find a home in defence after Rodri s impressive start to life at City in holding midfield.
Guardiola, who confirmed he had an interest in Harry Maguire before the centre-back s reported £80million move to Manchester United, also suggested England right-back Kyle Walker could be an option in the middle, along with academy products Eric Garcia and Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
