Deiola Sidelined After Knee Surgery

Cagliari's midfield takes a hit as Alessandro Deiola goes under the knife for a meniscus injury.

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What happened. Alessandro Deiola felt a twinge in his left knee during training, and tests revealed a lesion to the lateral meniscus. He underwent surgery at San Francesco Hospital in Nuoro and will begin rehabilitation after a few days of rest.

• Deiola had started all five Serie A games this season for Cagliari.
• He also scored in the Coppa Italia.
• Cagliari sit fourth in Serie A with 12 points.

Cagliari will need to cope without one of their most consistent performers as they aim to maintain their strong start to the season.

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