Kreuzer pulled up sore after Carlton’s Round 1 clash with Port Adelaide, and was a late withdrawal against Richmond.
The 24-year-old has trained this week, but is still experiencing pain in the foot that he had surgery on at the end of 2013.
Carlton’s Football Operations Manager Andrew McKay says Kreuzer’s foot isn’t healing as expected.
“We have been monitoring Matthew’s foot this week and although he has managed to participate in training, he is still experiencing significant pain,” McKay said.
“His surgeon and our club doctor have determined it is in both Kreuzer’s and the club’s interests for him to have another procedure, to ensure he is fully fit to play a role in the later part of the season.
“Kreuzer is an integral part of our team and will be missed on the field, but we’re confident this is the best course of action going forward.”
Naturally, Matthew Kreuzer said he is disappointed by the news, but knows it’s for the best.
“After chatting to the club doctor I know that this is the best way to get my foot right, so hopefully I can come back fitter and stronger and play a big role for the team at the business end of the season,” Kreuzer said.
