Virtus Bologna’s Alessandro Pajola suffered a lesion to the external meniscus

Bad news for Virtus Bologna. Alessandro Pajola needs surgery. The Italian champions lose their captain for an indefinite period.

The statement from Virtus Bologna

Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna announces that Alessandro Pajola, following prolonged pain and functional limitation in his left knee, has undergone further specific tests which have revealed a lesion to the external meniscus. The player will therefore undergo surgery in the coming days. The recovery time will be determined following the operation.