Buffon eyes speedy recovery
Thursday 18 August, 2005
Gigi Buffon says he can’t wait to get back to full fitness after leaving a Turin clinic following shoulder surgery.
The Juventus ‘keeper went under the knife yesterday as a result of a dislocated shoulder he picked up in Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Milan.
Although he has subsequently been ruled out of action for the next three months, Buffon is in an upbeat mood.
"I’m feeling good," he told Sky microphones on Thursday. "Now I just need to get back to full fitness as soon as possible in order to play again.
"I would like to thank the fans for their thoughts and all of my colleagues who have phoned me over the last few days."
Buffon’s injury has forced Juventus to bring in Christian Abbiati, whose arrival has been welcomed by the former Parma man.
"I’m happy that he has come to join us," commented the Italian No 1, who is also widely regarded as the best in the world.
"He is a good friend of mine and has now been given a great opportunity to impress, one that he has deserved."
Abbiati has joined on a one-year loan from Milan after a pervious move to Genoa was scrapped following their demotion.
Buffon was also asked to respond to claims by medics that he would return better than ever. "Just imagine what I could turn into…" he smiled.
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Forza Gigi!!!!