Rossi – Fiorentina

Fiorentina has received good news this week despite being knocked out of the Europa League by Juventus as striker Giuseppe Rossi has returned to the gym.

Rossi went down on January 5 against Livorno with knee ligament damage in the same knee he injured back in 2011.

According to Calcio News his doctors in America have given him the all clear to begin light work.

The Viola also released an announcement stating: “Giuseppe Rossi has started the rehabilitation phase in the field, after a series of functional assessments, which confirmed the good stability of the knee.”

Rossi has been a revelation for Fiorentina this season, scoring 15 goals and adding five assists in 20 matches in all competitions.

Despite the injury, Rossi continues to lead the Viola and is tied for third in Serie A in goals.