The outside hitter ofItas Trentinoand the Italian national team, Daniele Lavia, received an unpleasant "gift" for his 26th birthday (November 4). Instead of celebrations and a festive atmosphere, Lavia learned that he would need another operation on his right hand, reportsvolleyball.it.

According to the information, next week the volleyball player will undergo surgical revision of the fifth finger of his right hand as an injury sustained in late August during a training camp with the Italian national team.

The reason for the repeat intervention is delayed bone recovery, identified during the latest medical examinations. Although the exact rehabilitation period has not yet been specified, the forecasts are not optimistic as according to Italian media, the season might be over for one of the most talented outside hitters of the Apennines.