Livorno to miss midfielder

Livorno have been dealt a further blow with the news that Giuliano Giannichedda will be out of action for two months.

Player injures knee

Struggling Serie A side Livorno have been dealt a further blow with the news that experienced midfielder Giuliano Giannichedda will be out of action for two months. The player suffered a knock on Sunday in the match with Torino and scans revealed that he has a distortion on his right knee.

No operation

Luckily, he will not have to undergo surgery as no ligaments have been damaged but his absence could be felt at the troubled Tuscan side. Livorno are currently 14th in the Serie A table.