Injury NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Monza captain Pessina out for four months after knee surgery
Monza captain Matteo Pessina faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a serious knee injury.


M. Pessina
player
Injury
Dislocated patellar tendon in left knee
Club
Monza
Expected return
At least four months
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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