Bernardeschi blow for Bologna: collarbone fracture, back in February | OneFootball

Bad news for Bologna and Vincenzo Italiano. Federico Bernardeschi will have to stop for several weeks due to a serious injury to his left collarbone sustained in the Italian Super Cup semifinal against Inter.

Bologna, Bernardeschi blow: fracture of the left collarbone and surgery. Return expected in February

The instrumental tests confirmed the negative feelings that had already emerged immediately and will force the Rossoblù forward to undergo surgery.

The outcome of the exams and the official statement

Through an official note, Bologna clarified the extent of the injury and the recovery times for number 10:

“The exams that Federico Bernardeschi underwent revealed an angled fracture of the left collarbone. He will undergo surgery on Tuesday in Bologna: the expected recovery time is about 6 weeks.”

A diagnosis that confirms the severity of the incident and effectively excludes Bernardeschi for the entire month of January, postponing his return to the field to February.

The injury against Inter

Bernardeschi was forced to leave the field in the 38th minute of Bologna-Inter, the Italian Super Cup semifinal played in Riyadh. The forward fell heavily to the ground after a clash with Bonny and Thuram, immediately experiencing severe shoulder pain.

The seriousness of the situation was immediately evident even to his teammates. Riccardo Orsolini, among the first to realize what had happened, drew the bench's attention by clearly shouting to Italiano: “He broke his shoulder.” Shortly after, Bernardeschi himself confirmed his feelings by speaking on the sidelines about a “broken” shoulder.

Six-week stop and return in 2026

The surgical intervention, scheduled for next Tuesday in Bologna, will require a stop of at least six weeks. A significant absence for Italiano, who loses one of the most experienced and technically relevant players in the squad at a crucial stage of the season, between the Super Cup, the championship, and future commitments.

If the recovery process proceeds without complications, Bernardeschi could be available again in February. In the meantime, the medical and technical staff will have to carefully manage his rehabilitation, with the aim of avoiding relapses and allowing him to return in full safety.

A hard blow for Bologna, which in Riyadh reached the Super Cup final but lost one of its key players.

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