Leonardo Spinazzola underwent a “perfectly successful” operation after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon during Italy’s Euro 2020 victory over Belgium.
The Roma goalkeeper had been one of the stars of the tournament, but his participation came to a painful end during the 2-1 quarter-final victory in Munich on Friday.
Spinazzola suffered cruciate ligament damage in May 2018 and had frequent fitness problems throughout his career, but the 28-year-old is ready to get back on his feet on the road to recovery after going under the knife.
He posted on Instagram: “Perfectly successful surgery. I thank everyone for being close to me, you were so many!
“Countdown started, see you soon.”
Roma, in Serie A, have not yet established how long they expect Spinazzola to stay out of the game.
“The club can confirm that Leonardo Spinazzola was operated on Monday to repair the Achilles tendon in his left leg, following the injury suffered during Italy’s victory against Belgium at Euro 2020 on July 2,” said the Giallorossi on their official website.
“The intervention, which was completed in Turku, Finland, by Prof. Lasse Lempainen under the observation of the club’s chief executive Massimo Manara, was successfully completed.
“The player’s condition and the likely recovery period will continue to be evaluated in the coming weeks.”