bluenose_72 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Milan defender Alessandro Nesta could be forced to retire early, as he goes under the knife again to resolve a chronic back problem. The 32-year-old former Lazio captain has made just one appearance for the Rossoneri this season in a friendly against Albanian side Tirana in October. Nesta was expected to make the squad for last night's Derby della Madonnina but it has now been revealed that he suffered a severe pain in his back on Wednesday. The Italy international reportedly had trouble sleeping throughout the week and a decision to operate was made this morning. It is the third time in the last year Nesta has suffered a relapse and frequent trips to a specialist in Miami appear to have done little good. Milan have already moved to cover his position should he retire. Philippe Senderos is on loan from Arsenal and Thiago Silva will be available to play at centre-back next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Best defender of my generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_72 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManchestGer Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 It's a pity, great player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiogh Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I absolutely adored him at lazio, was gutted when he left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Best defender of my generation. I think he was terrific but not as good as Maldini or Cannavaro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Danny Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 What a wretched time for Nesta it's been. A truly stunning defender, best in the world when not plagued by injuries or indifferent form. A major reason why our backline has been so bloody awful for so long is his absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiogh Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 What a wretched time for Nesta it's been. A truly stunning defender, best in the world when not plagued by injuries or indifferent form. A major reason why our backline has been so bloody awful for so long is his absence. He was better at Lazio anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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