Lewis Ferguson sees Euro 2024 dream fade as Bologna and Scotland star faces surgery for cruciate ligament injury
dailyrecord.co.ukLewis Ferguson has been dealt a major injury blow after Bologna confirmed he has sustained a cruciate ligament injury.The former Aberdeen star - who has been nothing short of sensational in Serie A - underwent medical examinations after picking up the knock and it has now been confirmed he will undergo surgery to rectify the issue.
No timescale has yet been put on his return to action but with the Euro 2024 finals in Germany just two months away, the news will come as a huge blow to both the player and Steve Clarke ahead of naming his final squad.Ferguson has been a key man for his club side netting six goals and providing five assists so far this campaign as Thiago Motta's men chase Champions League football for next season.
They currently occupy fourth spot in Italy's top flight with nearest challengers Roma four points back - having played one game less.A Bologna club statement read: "The tests Lewis Ferguson underwent following the sprained trauma to his right knee highlighted the cruciate ligament injury.
The player will undergo surgery after which recovery times will be defined."The form of the Scotland international has him at the heart of a FIVE team transfer battle.
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