Cagliari Calcio confirmed on Tuesday that striker Andrea Belotti has suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, an injury that will sideline the Italian forward for an extended period. The diagnosis follows medical examinations conducted after Belotti was forced off during Monday's match against Inter Milan. The club's official statement indicated the player will undergo further specialist assessments in the coming days to determine the full extent of the injury and establish a recovery timeline.
The injury occurred during a collision with Inter goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, resulting in what witnesses described as an unnatural movement of Belotti's left knee. The 30-year-old forward immediately collapsed to the ground in visible pain, requiring immediate medical attention and substitution. Club officials noted the severity of the injury was confirmed through diagnostic imaging and instrumental examinations conducted throughout Tuesday.
Belotti's absence represents a significant blow to Cagliari's campaign, coming just as the striker had rediscovered his scoring form. The former Roma player had netted twice in his previous three appearances, including a brace against Lecce that demonstrated his growing importance to the Sardinian side. Teammates and coaching staff had praised Belotti's leadership qualities and competitive spirit since his arrival at the club.
While the club has not provided an official recovery timeline, medical specialists familiar with such injuries typically estimate a rehabilitation period of six to nine months. This would likely keep Belotti out of action until at least the spring of 2024, potentially returning for the final stages of the current season. Messages of support have poured in from across Italian football, including from former club AS Roma, which posted on social media: "Forza Gallo, ti aspettiamo in campo" (Come on Rooster, we await you on the field).
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