It has not been revealed how long the player will be out of action, but it is just the latest in a recent series of injuries for the powerful full-back.
Maicon underwent also knee surgery in August under the care of Brazilian national team doctor, José Luis Runco.
The full-back finished off the move for his goal in fine-style on Saturday, collecting the ball from Dutch maestro Wesley Sneijder on the right side of the box before lashing home powerfully.
