The 2023-24 season of the Italian Serie A began on the third weekend of August, with the return of Cagliari Calcio. The fans of the Sardinian team were excited to see their club’s colors again in the top flight, but they did not count on the scorer from the previous campaign, Gianluca Lapadula (he scored 26 touchdowns in 40 games), he would be out for the first few months due to injury. Despite this, spirits remain high at the club, as they know that with the necessary care, the ‘Bambino de los Andes’ will be back when they least expect it.
After his right ankle operation, on July 27, the forward of the Peruvian team He gradually returned to training, first working out at home and upper body only, then moving on to starting leg exercises. Now, she is seen again at the facilities of the Italian institution, where she will continue her recovery process, under the watchful eye of specialists.
“hello limpet We hope to have you back, the recovery continues”, they wrote in the club’s official account, along with the image of the attacker in the training shirt. It must be remembered that, for the moment, the player has been carrying out work controlled and supervised by the medical department of Cagliariin order to ensure that you return in the best possible physical condition, without compromising your ankle.
How long will Lapadula be out?
The medical department of the Peruvian team, through doctor Julio Segura, immediately communicated with the ‘Bambino’, who confirmed that he will be off the pitch for about three months. In other words, the start of the South American Qualifiers will be lost, which will begin in September of this year for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
“The medical department of the Peruvian team, through doctor Julio Segura, spoke with Gianluca Lapadula, Cagliari striker. The operation was a success and it is expected that in three months he can be back on the courts. Strength, Gianluca!”, reads the publication issued by the national team on their social networks.
What games will Gianluca Lapadula miss?
Taking into account his recovery period, the Italian-Peruvian attacker will not only miss the start of the A series with Cagliaribut also will not be present in the first four games (against Paraguay, Brazil, Chile and Argentina) that the Peruvian team in the 2023 South American Qualifiers.
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