Mutu To Go Under The Knife?
Romanian striker Adrian Mutu was forced to sit out the big match with Inter last night, as his knee problems keep troubling him and the Italian press alleges that he could require surgery.
»Comments (1) Print This Story Send To A Friend Contact Us galleria zoom The ex-Juventus and Inter marksman has been hampered by an endless series of fitness issues this season.
He picked up an elbow injury while on international duty last August and just when things were looking up, the Viola medical staff announced that he was also nursing a rather serious knee problem earlier this month.
However, it was not deemed serious enough to require a medical operation until last night.
The 29-year-old striker missed out on the Nerazzurri's visit as the knee had swollen up again and the Romanian was allegedly furious, as he was eager to play against his former side and particularly face José Mourinho, with whom he had a troubled relationship at Chelsea.
The Romania team doctors are allegedly keen to operate on his meniscus issue, but the Gigliati replied a few weeks ago that the player could recuperate by simply being rested for a few matches.
A diplomatic row almost broke out, but now the Florentines are seriously afraid that surgery would be the best option for the forward.
The Giornale della Toscana reports that the Viola medical staff will further examine the situation over the next few days and Mutu could go under the knife before Christmas.
Either way, coach Cesare Prandelli will have major selection headaches ahead of next weekend's trip to Siena, as Alberto Gilardino is still unavailable, due to the 2-game ban he received following the controversial hand goal scored against Palermo.