Monza Captain Pessina Out 4 Months After Knee Surgery
Monza captain Matteo Pessina is set for at least four months on the sidelines after surgery on a dislocated patellar tendon, a major blow for the Serie A club.
Pessina's Knee Surgery Confirmed
AC Monza have been dealt a significant blow with the news that captain Matteo Pessina will be sidelined for at least four months after undergoing surgery on a serious knee injury. The 29-year-old Italy international sustained the injury during pre-season training, and the club confirmed on Monday that he underwent an operation to resolve a dislocation of the patellar tendon in his left knee.
The surgery was performed at the J|Medical centre in Turin, located within the Juventus training complex at Continassa. Pessina will now begin his rehabilitation process with Monza, but initial reports suggest he could be out of action for a minimum of four months.
A Heavy Blow for Monza and Pessina
The news comes as a major setback for both the player and the club. Pessina returned to his hometown club Monza in 2022 and played a key role in helping them secure promotion back to Serie A. Last season, he scored five goals and provided one assist in 33 Serie B appearances, demonstrating his importance to the team's midfield.
Coach Ivan Juric had already hinted at a major setback when the injury first occurred during pre-season, and the confirmation of the surgery and extended absence will force him to rethink his plans for the opening months of the campaign.
With Pessina as captain and a central figure in the dressing room, Monza will need to find a way to cope without their leader on the pitch. The club's medical staff will monitor his recovery closely, but the initial prognosis suggests that Pessina will not return to action until well into the new year.
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