Fiorentina midfielder Rolando Mandragora has undergone surgery following a knee injury sustained during the club’s recent Conference League match against TNS. The Italian club has provided an update on the player’s condition and expected recovery time.
Mandragora was forced to leave the pitch during the Viola’s game against TNS after attempting a shot on goal. He was visibly limping as he exited, with manager Raffaele Palladino immediately replacing him with Amir Richardson. Initial concerns focused on the player’s left knee.
On Friday, Fiorentina released an official medical bulletin detailing Mandragora’s situation. The statement revealed that the midfielder underwent a selective medial meniscectomy on his left knee. The surgical procedure, performed by Professor Mariani, was deemed successful and necessary to address the medial meniscus lesion resulting from a distortion trauma during the match.
The club announced that Mandragora would begin his rehabilitation program immediately following the surgery. While knee injuries can often lead to extended absences, the expected recovery time for this specific procedure is approximately three weeks.
This timeline suggests that Mandragora could potentially return to action by late October or early November, depending on his progress during rehabilitation. The injury comes as a blow to Fiorentina, as Mandragora has been a key figure in their midfield this season.
