Portsmouth Striker Colby Bishop to Undergo Heart Surgery

Portsmouth striker Colby Bishop will have heart surgery due to a risk found during a routine pre-season medical. After consulting cardiologists, the club's medical team and Bishop agreed immediate surgery was necessary. Bishop expressed gratitude for the expert care and updates on his return will follow.

Portsmouth striker Colby Bishop is set to undergo heart surgery following the discovery of a potential risk during his routine pre-season medical examination, the English Championship club announced on Tuesday. The decision for surgery was made after thorough discussions with cardiologists, the club's medical team, and Bishop himself.

'It's been a really uncertain time for myself, my wife and new baby,' Bishop said in a statement. 'Despite the difficult circumstance, I am extremely grateful to have been referred to a world-leading expert in a ground-breaking procedure to get me back to full fitness.'

The club indicated that updates regarding Bishop's return to play would be provided after the surgery is completed.

(With inputs from agencies.)