Italy midfielder Pellegrini out 2 months after foot surgery

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ROME, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 19: Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma in action during the UEFA Europa League group J match between AS Roma and Istanbul Basaksehir F.K. at Stadio Olimpico on September 19, 2019 in Rome, Italy.
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Milan - Italy international midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini has been ruled out for two months after undergoing foot surgery, his Serie A club Roma said Tuesday.

"Pellegrini underwent a corrective procedure on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot," the club said in a statement.

The surgery was successful and Pellegrini should "complete his recovery in around 60 days," it added.

Pellegrini will miss Italy's Euro 2020 qualifier against Greece in Rome on October 12, when the Azzurri could seal their spot in next year's continental tournament.

The 23-year-old, who has 12 caps, scored his first goal for Italy in a Euro 2020 qualifying win over Armenia last month.

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