Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will remain in South Africa following his spinal disc herniation, but the bad news is that there is no timescale for his recovery, leading team doctor Enrico Castellacci to suggest surgery may be required if he doesn't improve.
Buffon's presence on the pitch is now in jeopardy as the medical team cannot give an accurate answer as to when exactly he will be able to recover. It could be days, weeks or even months.
"He has a spinal disc herniation. We have notified Juventus over his problem and made a diagnosis about his injury. Juventus know about it," Castellacci told the press.
"There are small margins for him to recover, but if he doesn't then surgery could be a solution," he added.
"We will try our best for him to recover. We want him to recover on a human and professional level.
"He did not want to leave South Africa, he wants to stay with us."
Federico Marchetti is likely to continue in goal in Buffon's absence.
"We will try our best for him to recover. We want him to recover on a human and professional level.
"He did not want to leave South Africa, he wants to stay with us."
Federico Marchetti is likely to continue in goal in Buffon's absence.
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