Parma’s new chapter under Alberto Gilardino has opened with an immediate concern on the injury front, as Pontus Almqvist has been ruled out after suffering a problem in his left calf.
The coach and the club
The Swedish attacking wide player underwent medical examinations on Tuesday afternoon, which identified a low-grade injury to the calf of his left leg.
Almqvist will begin his rehabilitation programme on Wednesday, with the club monitoring his progress before setting any return date for competitive action.
The setback comes at an awkward moment for Gilardino, beginning his work as Parma coach. Almqvist had just made his mark in Parma’s most recent Serie A match, scoring against Genoa, and his absence removes an attacking option from the new coach’s early plans.
Parma will now wait for the player’s recovery process to determine when he can return to training and, eventually, to the championship schedule.
