"Petr Cech successfully underwent surgery today (Wednesday) following his shoulder dislocation in the Champions League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid," the club said in a statement on its website (www.chelseafc.com).
"He will be out for approximately eight to 10 weeks."
The Czech Republic did not qualify for next month's World Cup in Brazil.
Australian Mark Schwarzer has played in Cech's absence and would be expected to feature in the club's final match at Cardiff City on Sunday.
Chelsea, who lost to Atletico 3-1 on aggregate, are unable to claim the Premier League title following Manchester City's win over Aston Villa on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Josh Reich; editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
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