Roma Goalkeeper Mile Svilar Leaves Italy for Belgium to Treat Toe Fracture
Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar is recovering from a stress fracture in his right fifth toe in Belgium rather than at the club’s Trigoria training facility. The 1999-born player will miss upcoming fixtures and is not expected to return to the squad until after the international break, according to remarks made by Gian Piero Gasperini during a press conference.
The absence of the goalkeeper proved costly for the Giallorossi during a recent 4-3 comeback defeat against Real Madrid. Substitute goalkeeper Gollini struggled during the match, failing to cleanly parry an Endrick header on the opening goal and missing an opportunity to claim a subsequent corner kick that led to further defensive trouble.
🚨🇧🇪🇷🇸 Mile Svilar (27) effectively has NO national team to play for. 😳❌The issue started from a decision Svilar made 5 years ago. He was born in Belgium and represented Belgium at various youth levels… however, in 2021, Svilar played for Serbia at senior level in a… pic.twitter.com/3qJo0WHnS4
Adin Licina Cleared for Rehabilitation After Successful Wrist Surgery
In separate injury news across Italian football, Cremonese player Adin Licina received medical clearance to begin his rehabilitation phase following a fractured left wrist. The young player sustained the injury during a friendly against Juventus, the club that holds his registration rights.
Dr. Pegoli performed the successful surgical intervention at J-Medical, following a collaborative decision between the medical staffs of both Cremonese and Juventus. The setback halted a strong start to the campaign for the player, who had contributed two goals and one assist in his opening appearances for the Grigiorossi.
Gradual Workload Increases Planned for the Returning Player
Medical personnel confirmed the positive outcome of post-surgical evaluations after a mandatory resting period, permitting the player to transition into athletic re-conditioning. The coaching staff intends to manage the recovery cautiously by gradually increasing physical workloads to restore full mobility to the joint.
No official return date has been established, as participation depends entirely on how the player’s wrist reacts to physical stress during training sessions. The club anticipates that his eventual reintegration will provide an offensive boost for the second half of the season.