Leonardo Spinazzola has made his comeback for Roma almost a year on from tearing his Achilles tendon during Italy’s EURO 2020 triumph.
The left-back was on target to be named player of the tournament until collapsing in agony during the 2-1 quarter-final victory over Belgium on July 2, 2021.
He had lacerated his Achilles tendon, a relatively rare injury in the world of football, and required complicated surgery with a very long recovery process.
There had been suggestions Spinazzola would be back in March, but the Giallorossi wanted to be sure he was fully fit before risking his return to the playing field.
That moment happened during this evening’s 2-0 Serie A defeat to Fiorentina at the Stadio Franchi, coming off the bench in the final minute.
Spinazzola turned 29 in March and this was his first Serie A appearance since April 25, 2021, another defeat away to Cagliari.
This comeback will lead fans to hope Spinazzola might play a part in the Conference League Final when Roma take on Feyenoord on May 25 in Tirana.