Venezia Coach Provides Worrying Injury Update On Inter Milan Owned Star: ‘Tendon Problem, It Doesn’t Seem Like A Small Thing’ | OneFootball

Venezia coach Eusebio Di Francesco has provided a worrying update on a tendon issue for goalkeeper Filip Stankovic.

Di Francesco admitted that it “doesn’t seem like a small thing” for the Serb in his post-match comments, via FCInterNews. He did not rule out a lengthy time on the sidelines.

Venezia suffered a big blow during today’s Serie A match against Udinese.

In the eighteenth minute, Inter-owned goalkeeper Filip Stankovic had to come off the pitch.

The 22-year-old has been one of Venezia’s outstanding players this season.

Stankovic’s saves have been key to getting the Lagunari points in their bid for Serie A survival.

And even in matches where Venezia have not won, Filip Stankovic has shone. He produced a string of outstanding saves against his parent club Inter which restricted the Nerazzurri to two 1-0 wins.

Stankovic also saved a penalty from Romelu Lukaku in a loss to Napoli.

Di Francesco: “Filip Stankovic Has A Tendon Injury, Doesn’t Seem Like A Small Thing”

Venezia were therefore disappointed to see Stankovic have to come off.

The Serb has yet to undergo medical tests on the injury that forced him off.

BOLOGNA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Filip Stankovic of Venezia during the Serie A match between Bologna and Venezia at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on November 30, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Tests should give a clearer indication of how long Stankovic will be out.

But the prospect of Stankovic being out for any length of time will be a worrying one for Venezia.

Moreover, it would make it less obvious that the Lagunari will sign Filip Stankovic on a permanent basis from Inter at the end of the season.

After today’s match, Venezia coach Di Francesco said that “He suffered a bit of a problem with his patellar tendon.”

“That’s a shame, because it gives you confidence and security,” he continued.

As far as whether Stankovic could be out for a while, Di Francesco admitted “I don’t know, I’m not a doctor.”

“I can only interpret it,” he added. “But it doesn’t seem like a small thing. He seems to have a problem with his patellar tendon.”