The Italian giant slalom specialist Filippo Della Vite has to take an unwanted break shortly before the start of the Ski World Cup in Sölden. During training on the Rettenbach Glacier, the 23-year-old fell and fractured his right thumb. He also suffered a small cut on his right leg, which required three stitches.
However, the broken thumb presented the greater challenge as it required quick surgery. Of the Vine will be operated on at the La Madonnina clinic in Milan, where the procedure will be carried out by doctors from the Italian Ski Association FISI under the direction of Dr. Andrea Panzeri is carried out. The exact length of his absence will depend on his recovery from surgery, but with less than two weeks until the start of the World Cup in Sölden on October 27, it will be a race against time to get fit again in time.
For Of the Vinewho is hoping for a strong comeback this season after a difficult last season, this accident comes at the worst possible time. The young athlete had big plans to return to the top ranks of the World Cup. Whether he can take part in the season opener now depends on his recovery.
The ski world is eagerly awaiting updates as to whether one of the up-and-coming Italian athletes can compete in the giant slalom Ski World Cup opener in Sölden.
Those: FISI.org
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