Sampdoria lose striker Bonazzoli
Monday, April 16, 2007
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UC Sampdoria striker Emiliano Bonazzoli requires around six months to recover from surgery to his left knee after rupturing cruciate ligaments.
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The UC Sampdoria striker Emiliano Bonazzoli requires around six months to recover from surgery to his left knee after rupturing cruciate ligaments in the 1-0 victory against Torino FC on 7 April.
Similar injury
Capped once by Italy, the 28-year-old has scored four goals in 27 Serie A matches this term, but now faces missing the start of next season too. A similar injury in 2005/06 limited Bonazzoli - formerly of Brescia Calcio, Hellas-Verona FC, Parma FC and Reggina Calcio - to 17 league outings. Sampdoria are ninth in Serie A.