Super Eagles and Mainz Defender, Leon Balogun, is hopeful of a quick return to action after undergoing surgery on a broken cheek-bone.
Balogun was substituted with the facial injury on Friday during a Bundesliga clash against Schalke.
Although there is no time-scale on how long he will be out for, the 29-year-old stopper is optimistic of a fast return to the pitch.
Balogun has featured in four games in the German top-flight this season.
