MX23RW : Thursday, March 28 16:39:52| >> :600:607315:607315:

Roma's Kevin Strootman undergoes further surgery

Kevin Strootman confirms that he needs a third operation to boost his chances of recovering from a knee injury.

Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman has revealed that he will spend the "next few months" on the sidelines following more knee surgery.

The Netherlands international has been plagued by a cruciate ligament problem ever since he suffered damage in March 2014.

He did make a comeback last term, but the 25-year-old was only able to make seven appearances before he aggravated the original problem.

Now, having seeked advice from numerous sources, it has been decided that Strootman should undergo a further operation in a bid to strengthen the ligament.

"There has been a lot of speculation in the media about my rehabilitation. Unfortunately due to a lack of power in my left leg I cannot compete at the highest level right now," he wrote on Twitter earlier today.

"The last few weeks we have consulted many top professors all over [the world] and they and the medical staff of AS Roma have advised me to reconstruct the existing ACL into another position in order for me to have less problems with my knee in the future and to regain my power again. I will undergo surgery this morning.

"I am hugely disappointed that I cannot contribute to AS Roma and the Dutch National Team for the next few months. But, I will do everything to get back on the pitch as soon as possible."

Strootman joined Roma from PSV Eindhoven two years ago in a deal worth a reported £15m.

ID:243251: cacheID:243251:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2166:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Roma's Ivorian midfielder Seydou Doumbia celebrates with Roma's forward Daniele De Rossi after scoring a goal during the Italian Serie A football match between AS Roma and Genoa on May 3, 2015
Read Next:
Preview: AC Milan vs. Roma
>
Read more about Kevin Strootman Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Inter Milan29244171145776
2AC Milan29195555332262
3Juventus29178444232159
4Bologna29159542251754
5Roma29156855352051
6Atalanta BCAtalanta28145951321947
7Napoli29129844331145
8Fiorentina2812794132943
9Lazio29134123633343
10Monza2911993236-442
11Torino29101182826241
12Genoa29810113136-534
13Lecce29610132645-1928
14Udinese29415102844-1627
15Hellas VeronaHellas Verona2968152639-1326
16CagliariCagliari2968152950-2126
17Empoli2967162243-2125
18FrosinoneFrosinone2966173760-2324
19SassuoloSassuolo2965183356-2323
20Salernitana2928192359-3614


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!