What happened. Matteo Pessina underwent surgery for a dislocated patellar tendon in his left knee, with reports suggesting he could be out for at least four months.

Surgery performed at J|Medical centre in Turin.
Injury sustained during pre-season training.
Pessina is a 29-year-old Italy international.

Pessina will begin rehabilitation with Monza, but the extended absence is a major blow for the Serie A club.

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