Parma’s Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki Faces Extended Spell on the Sidelines Following Hand Surgery

Key Takeaways:

• Zion Suzuki sustained a fractured scaphoid and third finger of his left hand during Parma’s recent 2-2 Serie A draw with AC Milan last weekend
• The goalkeeper underwent surgery at the Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine and Keio University School of Medicine in Tokyo, with Parma’s Dr. Giulio Pasta in attendance
• Suzuki is projected to be out for approximately three to four months as his rehabilitation starts in Japan

Details of Suzuki’s Injury

Parma have confirmed that their goalkeeper and Japan international, Zion Suzuki, is expected to miss three to four months after sustaining a hand fracture in the course of their latest Serie A encounter. The injury occurred during the club’s 2-2 draw with AC Milan at the Stadio Tardini over the weekend, although Suzuki managed to complete the match despite his condition. It was only following the final whistle, as the adrenaline subsided, that the severity of the injury became apparent to the player.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Zion ❤️‍🩹 💪

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Diagnosis and Surgical Intervention

Suzuki underwent medical evaluation at a local hospital, where x-rays revealed a fracture of both the scaphoid and the third finger in his left hand. The club has since released a statement confirming that he underwent surgical treatment at the Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine and Keio University School of Medicine in Tokyo. Parma’s head of medical staff, Dr. Giulio Pasta, was present for the procedure.

Recovery Timeline and Transfer Speculation

The goalkeeper’s rehabilitation will now take place in Japan. The recovery process is set to sideline Suzuki for an estimated three to four months. Prior to this setback, Suzuki had attracted considerable interest from other clubs, including links to possible moves to Chelsea or AC Milan.