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Good News for Italy: Di Lorenzo's Knee Scare Not Serious, Play-Off Possible
3 Feb
Summary
- Napoli defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo suffered a second-degree knee sprain.
- Recovery is expected to take between 40 and 60 days.
- He could be available for Italy's World Cup play-off next month.
Napoli's versatile defender, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, has been sidelined due to a second-degree sprain in his left knee. Initial concerns of a more severe ligament injury were allayed by medical examinations conducted on Monday. The expected recovery period for Di Lorenzo is between 40 and 60 days, as he will undergo conservative treatment instead of surgery.
Despite the upcoming absence, there is optimism regarding Di Lorenzo's availability for Italy's significant World Cup play-off fixtures. Coach Gennaro Gattuso is reportedly hopeful that the defender will be fit to join the squad for the matches scheduled at the end of March. Italy is set to host Northern Ireland in a semi-final on March 26, with a potential final to follow.
