Franco Morbidelli didn't want this operation, but he had to do it after yet another incident with his left knee. The same one that has been annoying him since an injury during training at the ranch in 2015. But at Le Mans, this year, the weakness of the limb was a little more evident with this incident where he collapsed during 'a rehearsal in the motorbike change box. Despite everything, he postponed surgery before a final injury during training. Forfeited in Assen, he also risks missing the start of the school year in Austria…
First the good news: the operation on his left knee Franco Morbidelli went well according to the doctors. The intervention concerned exactly the meniscus and the anterior cruciate ligament. It was carried out in Bologna by Professor Maurilio Marcacci and his team, who said they were satisfied with the operation and the result of the operation.
Eight weeks of convalescence for Morbidelli
“Morbido” will remain in the hospital until Sunday for observation. Once home, he will be able to begin the recovery process, which will include a rehabilitation program eight weeks…Eight weeks? Indeed, the Austrian Grand Prix at the beginning of August which will mark the return of MotoGP after the summer break which will be pronounced this Sunday evening is looking bad...
The pilot Petronas Yamaha commented : " after another painful accident in training, I made the decision, together with the Petronas team and the VR46 Academy, tosolve this problem that I've been dragging around for too long. I had surgery this morning with only one idea in mind: to get back into shape as quickly as possible and to be able to give the best of myself on the bike. ».
« I would like to thank Professor Maurilio Marcacci and his team for their work. I can't wait until I can begin my recovery process. I will miss my team, my bike and all the fans, but I can't wait to get back on the tracks and enjoy the races. Thank you for all the messages of support. See you soon ! » concludes the former World Champion of Moto2.
