Paola Egonu: bitter admission after forced stop

Paola Egonu: bitter admission after forced stop

Paola Egonu will have to undergo surgery on her nose. This was announced by Numia Vero Volley Milano through a note: "Consorzio Vero Volley informs that following instrumental examinations carried out with the athlete Paola Egonu è an infection in the nasal fossae was highlighted that requires endoscopic surgical treatment for its resolution. The treatment è expected in the coming week and the estimated recovery time is a few weeks".

The Olympic champion confirmed the news through a message shared on her Instagram profile: "Tomorrow starts the season of a championship that I have long awaited, but unfortunately due to a health problem that forces me to an enforced rest, I will not be ableè to take the field together with my teammates".

"I was hoping for a shorter recovery time when, a few days ago, with immense regret I had to give up the Supercup final – added the opposing player of the Lombard company -. I will come back stronger than before and in the meantime I will be next to my teammates, albeit off the court. I embrace you and forza Vero Volley".

Paola, who will turn 26 in December, in addition to the gold medal she won as a star player in Paris also has three Champions Leagues (2018-19, 2020-21, 2022-23) in her personal trophy case.