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Cagliari’s Andrea Belotti Suffers ACL Tear, Out for Six to Seven Months

Cagliari said scans confirmed the damage the day after he hobbled off against Inter.

Overview

  • The club announced a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Belotti’s left knee, with an estimated layoff of six to seven months.
  • Belotti exited in the 44th minute of the 2-0 loss to Inter, in tears and unable to put weight on the leg, and was replaced by Prati.
  • The injury occurred as he made an awkward movement while contesting a through ball with goalkeeper Josep Martinez in the area.
  • Coach Fabio Pisacane said post-match that Belotti had “felt a crack” and emphasized waiting for tests, which later confirmed the severity.
  • Pisacane praised his team’s effort despite defeat and detailed attacking changes that introduced Felici and Gaetano after the striker’s withdrawal.