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Roma Star Nicolo Zaniolo Set for Surgery on ACL Injury, Likely to Miss Euro 2020

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Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo is set to miss the rest of the season and potentially UEFA Euro 2020 after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament on Sunday.

The Giallorossi confirmed he would undergo surgery on Monday:

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Following the injury suffered during tonight’s game, Nicolo Zaniolo underwent medical assessments that confirmed the rupture of the ACL in his right knee, along with some damage to the meniscus. Zaniolo will undergo surgery on Monday. https://t.co/tv0RviTQJR

According to Football Italia, the 20-year-old is expected to be out of action for six months, which would likely prevent him from featuring at Euro 2020, which runs from June 12 to July 12.