Palermo: Alfred Gomis will miss the start of the season

Palermo's Gomis Sidelined by Broken Arm

Injury casts doubt on Senegal star's Serie B debut

Alfred Gomis' promising start to life at Palermo has been dealt a major blow. The Senegalese goalkeeper fractured his right radius during a friendly match against Manchester City, forcing him to miss the beginning of the Serie B season.

The injury occurred in the final pre-season game for the Sicilian club, who were defeated 3-0 by the English Premier League giants. Palermo confirmed Gomis' diagnosis in a statement on X: "Following an injury sustained during the match against Manchester City, Alfred Gomis underwent tests which revealed a fracture of the right arm’s radius. The player has already begun his rehabilitation."

A Devastating Setback

Gomis, who boasts 16 caps for Senegal, joined Palermo from Stade de Reims in July and was eager to secure a starting position in Serie B. The setback means he will miss both the Coppa Italia opener against Cremonese on August 16th and the league debut against AC Reggiana on August 23rd.

Palermo Seeks Replacement

The club is reportedly considering Pierluigi Gollini as a potential short-term replacement for Gomis, alongside Jesse Joronen.

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