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Italy's Zoma Sidelined by Shoulder Injury, Misses November Squad
19 Oct
Summary
- Mohamed Ali Zoma requires shoulder surgery and will miss at least three months.
- The 22-year-old forward will be out until the 2. Bundesliga winter break.
- This injury rules him out of contention for the upcoming November Italy squad.
Mohamed Ali Zoma, a 22-year-old forward for 1. FC Nürnberg, will not feature in Roberto Mancini's upcoming Italy squad due to a dislocated shoulder that requires surgery. The injury, sustained in a recent match against Energie Cottbus, will keep him out of action until at least December 20, 2026, when the 2. Bundesliga's winter break begins. The winter break is scheduled to conclude on January 15, 2027.
Zoma had earned his first cap for the Italian national team during the September-October international break, coming off the bench in a Nations League match. He has been in exceptional form for his club, scoring seven goals in his first eight appearances in the 2. Bundesliga this season. His club, Nürnberg, confirmed the extent of his injury and the necessity for surgery, impacting his availability for both club and country.
