Roma's Florenzi ruptures knee ligament (2)

(ANSA) - Rome, October 27 - AS Roma said Thursday that Italy midfielder Alessandro Florenzi will have surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in his side's 3-1 win at Sassuolo on Wednesday. The 25-year-old, who can also play full back, is set for a long spell on the sidelines and his loss is a big blow to title-chasing Roma.
    "I went through it too and I know what it means to have a serious injury," said Roma captain Francesco Totti on his Facebook page.
    "I gave you my best wishes in private, but I wanted to show you my support and that of the whole team here too.
    "Come on Ale, we expect you to come back even faster than before". Florenzi is set to go under the knife on Friday.
    "Thanks to everyone for the support. You are all special and with the help of my wife, my daughter, my family and friends, these days will pass like a run down the wing," Florenzi said via Twitter. Second-placed Roma remain two points behind leaders Juventus after Wednesday's win.