The Muktijoddha Sangsad striker, who tore a ligament in his right knee just after scoring the winner in their 1-0 semifinal victory over Mohammedan in the Federation Cup on Friday, yesterday said that he was worried about the delay in his treatment.

"The local doctors have advised me to have the surgery as soon as possible. I'm having tremendous pain and despite taking painkillers, it is troubling me. Even when I sleep, I feel the pain," said Moni, who fell awkwardly immediately after scoring the goal and had to leave the field on stretcher.

"I have contacted Doctor Ananth Joshi in India who had treated me previously. But he is now in Australia and will not return home before June. I can't wait that long," the worried forward said.

Local doctors feared that he would be out of action for at least six months even if he underwent an immediate surgery.

He, however, received some good news from the club officials yesterday afternoon.

"They have ensured me that they will bear all the expenses for the surgery. They have also made contacts in Singapore but it would be rather expensive. There is a chance that I might go to Bangkok, but nothing is confirmed yet," he added.