Former Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo is one of the star players that couldn’t reach prominence because of several injury incidents. Even at 19 years of age, Zaniola had the physical traits of competing with top soccer players in the world. Unfortunately, the young star had to back off from the entire 2020-21 campaign because of two serious knee injuries.
However, with his return, Zaniola helped Roma win the Europa Conference League by scoring six goals during the season. Later, the $30 million star left AS Roma to join the Turkish side Galatasaray, the Serie A club. Interestingly, Zaniola has once again risen to the spotlight after suffering from another ugly finger injury during a friendly match.
It’s not the first time the Italian soccer player gathered every fan’s attention because of a horrifying injury. Indeed, fans expressed their concern after viewing the terrible finger injury.
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Italian soccer star, Nicolo Zaniolo, suffers another horrifying injury
Nicolo Zaniolo injured his little finger during the friendly that Galatasaray played against Sturm Graz. He suffered from horrifying pain, as was evidently clear from the clip. Galatasaray player fell on his hand after a tackle and broke the little finger of his left hand. Indeed, the clip quickly took over the internet and left fans horrified.
The clip showed how the finger got completely distorted and out of its normal position. Indeed, it was a painful injury and particularly troublesome for recovery. Soon after realization, Zaniola screamed in pain towards the bench.
Nicolo Zaniolo'nun el serçe parmağı çıktı. pic.twitter.com/ZH5LOh7sBV
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Later, he showed the little finger of his left hand visibly dislocated from its normal position. Zaniola, already known for famous injuries, quickly became a hot topic on the internet after the match.
Moreover, the clip terrified several fans and left concerned about the player in the comment. One fan’s comment read, “oh god that’s not supposed to bend that way.”
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Several fans were just horrified by Zaniola’s scream and injury in the clip
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Whereas, some fans pointed out how the simple was just dislocated and didn’t need any surgery
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Interestingly, some fans completely loved Zaniola’s reaction to the injury
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It was not shocking if we keep Zaniola’s past injuries in mind. However, he soon left the field after getting replaced by Olimpiu Morutan. Indeed, it was a horrifying incident for the Galatasaray star and fans are praying for a quick comeback.
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