Nottingham Forest fans have reacted to the news that summer signing Giulian Biancone will be out for the rest of the Premier League season after suffering a serious injury in training.
The right-back joined Forest from French side Troyes in the summer as part of a squad overhaul by Steve Cooper following promotion to the Premier League. The 22-year-old cost in the region of £5 million and signed a three-year deal with the club.
Since arriving at the City Ground Biancone has struggled to establish himself in the first team. Since the start of the season he has made four appearances, with just two of those coming in the Premier League.
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Over his two league appearances, he has played a total of 16 minutes of football. Other times he has been an unused substitute or on occasion been left out of the squad entirely, which was the case against Arsenal last Sunday.
The defender has now been handed a major blow after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in training this week. Recovery from ACL injuries generally take around nine months, and if that is the case for Biancone then he will not be back in action until the start of next season.
Speaking ahead of the Premier League clash against Brentford, Reds boss Cooper confirmed the news, labelling it as a big blow.
“Unfortunately Giulian picked up a serious knee injury in training which will rule him out until the end of the season”, Cooper said in his press conference.
“It’s really difficult news for him and a blow for us because although he hasn’t featured too much, he was making good progress and is a player we really like.
“We’re gutted for him because it’s a serious one and it’s a blow to the group.”
Following the news, Forest fans took to social media to give their reaction. Here’s what just some had to say.
Ste: Gutted, it's a shame we haven't seen more from him. Hope he's fit quickly #NFFC
Forest Adam: Wishing @g_biancone a speedy recovery! Absolutely gutted for him but he will be back stronger. #NFFC
Norrisee: Bad news for the lad. Seemed full of promise and enthusiasm but never got his chance. Opens a slot in the squad to strengthen at CB now; pace, distribution and PL experience needed. #NFFC
CB: Awful news about Biancone. Hope he recovers quickly #nffc
Lee: The one player I was really looking forward to seeing and now this has happened to him. We are cursed with defender injuries this season #nffc
David: Feel so so bad for him, hardly gets a game then gets a long term injury. Awful #NFFC
Ant: This is heartbreaking for the lad #NFFC
ThatGaribaldiNerd: Gutted for him. Really wanted to see more of him. Rcb and RB cover gone too. Should see more of bade on the bench now I guess #NFFC
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