Centre back Nesta has endured a rather injury prone career, all
dating back to a serious problem he picked up during the 1998 World
Cup in France.
His niggling and chronic injuries, particularly around the groin
and back area, eventually led him to retire from international
football in 2007. Having played no internationals, the
32-year-old’s fitness had improved, however he still missed around
a quarter of last season.
During pre-season training, Nesta’s back problems resurfaced and,
according to Sportmediaset, his recovery from the most recent
setback is slow, and it could be a long time until he returns to
the field.
Nesta is undertaking regular sessions of physiotherapy to try and
heal his back pain, but it is widely expected that he will not play
again this calendar year.
Yesterday, the former Lazio symbol was excluded from Milan’s roster
for the UEFA Cup, as coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to spare him the
punishment of an extra midweek European game.
Of more concern to the Rossoneri is the reports circulating that
Nesta may decide to hang up his boots at the end of the current
season, as the injuries take their toll on the World Cup
winner.