Ghanaian international Tariq Lamptey has suffered a crushing blow after Fiorentina confirmed he has torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee
The 24-year-old picked up the injury during Fiorentina’s Serie A clash against Como at the Artemio Franchi Stadium on Sunday. Lamptey, who was making his first start for the Viola since joining in the summer transfer window, lasted just 22 minutes before being forced off in visible discomfort
Scans carried out on Monday confirmed the worst fears — an ACL rupture — ruling the Black Stars defender out for several months. The setback not only stalls Lamptey’s hopes of cementing his place in Italy but also delivers a significant blow to Ghana ahead of next month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Fiorentina’s evening went from bad to worse as they surrendered a first-half lead, eventually losing 2-1 to Como. Despite Rolando Mandragora’s early strike, second-half goals from Marc-Oliver Kempf and Dutch-born Ghanaian forward Jayden Addai sealed back-to-back defeats for the Viola
Lamptey’s injury is expected to keep him out for the majority of the season, adding to a frustrating career pattern in which his progress has often been disrupted by fitness issues.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
