Ischemic stroke. Indeed no, "transient" ischemic stroke. Actually no, heart problems. It is a crossing of rumors around the state of health of Antonio Cassano, following the illness felt on Saturday evening at Malpensa, upon returning from the trip to Rome. From the launch of Ansa, to Berlusconi's declaration on a possible heart operation, passing through the denials of AC Milan and the discretion of the doctors of the Milan Polyclinic, where the footballer is still hospitalized in the neurology department. All of this, summed up by the two words pronounced by Fantantonio's mother at the entrance to the hospital: "Let's hope for the best". Words that summarize the hope of millions of apprehensive Italian fans but which also open a disturbing question about what has been happening for a month now on the Rossoneri side of the Naviglio.
Fine Gattuso, who has been out of action since September, who showed up at the press conference in Milanello no more than a week ago, revealing the mystery surrounding his long absence: he sees double in his left eye, a problem with the optic nerve that will require surgery, but not before in 4 months. After whole seasons of battles and even tough contrasts, a rather unusual problem, certainly unprecedented, and which at the age of 33 raises the serious doubt of a forced retirement from the activity.
Cassano now. Here too, a neurological problem, but apparently even more serious. Although Galliani flaunts optimism about his condition, in reality there is strong concern in the Rossoneri environment about what recently happened to the two players, aged 33 and 29, who had never denoted similar problems despite having a long career behind them. also abroad and domestically.
If we add to all this the series of injuries that hit many other players in Massimiliano Allegri's squad this year, one would think of a curse. Or, more rationally, albeit with all the necessary precautions, the much-celebrated MilanLab could end up in the crosshairs, flagship of the athletic preparation of Milan and according to many the secret of the great successes of Silvio Berlusconi's club.
Who yesterday evening, leaving the Polyclinic, gave further food for thought. There could be the stroke, but also a heart problem. Which perhaps, at this point, could have been encountered sooner. But where was Milan Lab?
