كتب : Amro Hassan
Valencia have taken the surgery decision as Silva has been baring pain on his left knee for the last few weeks.
"After the latest tests carried out this morning and a meeting with the coach and players, we have decided to operate on the player. The surgery will take place in Barcelona on Tuesday," read a statement on the Valencia's website.
Silva, who was a Barcelona target during the summer was an integral part of the Spanish team that won the European Championship in Austria/Switzerland in June.