Ex-Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has sent his support to his former Blues teammate Davide Zappacosta following the news that the defender will be on the sidelines for a while after undergoing surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament.
The defender is on a six month loan deal at Italian side Roma, but played just 12 minutes of football for the club before missing games with a calf injury.
However, before he could return to action, the 27-year-old has had a major setback with the club confirming that he had suffered a major knee injury.
"The club can confirm that Davide Zappacosta underwent surgery on Friday afternoon to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee," a statement from Roma read.
"The operation was carried out by Professor Mariani, at Villa Stuart private hospital in Rome.
"The surgery was a success and the player will start the rehabilitation process imminently."
As the news of the injury broke, Morata, who will leave Stamford Bridge on a permanent deal next summer, took to Instagram to wish his friend good luck in his recovery.
"Dear Davide, I know what you're going through, you don't know how sorry I am," he wrote.
"Really from my heart ... as much as if it had happened to me, especially because I saw a few people with the desire and the determination that you have!
"I'm sure you'll come back stronger than before. I love you my friend. A hug."
Zappacosta will now start his rehabilitation in order to get fit as soon as possible. However, it is not clear if he will return to Stamford Bridge or stay in Italy with Roma.
