"The operation went well. The first brick has been laid, and now we need to work tirelessly to continue building." These are Andrea Belotti's first words after undergoing surgery on his left knee, to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament he damaged in the 42nd minute of Saturday's match against Inter . The Cagliari striker will now rest, then begin his rehabilitation, which will be quite lengthy. But he fully intends to return to the field soon.
"During this challenging time, it was crucial to feel your love," Belotti thanked the Cagliari fans. "I want to thank everyone who has thought of me, Cagliari Calcio and all the fans for their support, and I also thank the teams I played for for their good wishes. To my wife and daughters, who wanted to be there, no matter what, during this difficult time and who have given me the strength to bounce back and move forward."
Recovery time is estimated at between 6 and 7 months: his season could already be over. But Belotti isn't giving up: "We'll see each other on the pitch," Gallo concluded.