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Lecce have confirmed that midfielder Medon Berisha has suffered a significant thigh injury.<\/strong><\/p>\n In an official statement, Lecce said an MRI revealed a second-degree lesion of the rectus femoris in his right thigh.<\/p>\n Berisha suffered the injury in Lecce\u2019s 1-0 Serie A win over Pisa on Sunday, which required him to come off on a stretcher.<\/p>\n The Salentini did not provide an exact return date, leaving supporters waiting for further medical updates as the rehab process begins.<\/p>\n Second-degree muscle injuries typically require a cautious approach, because rushing recovery increases the risk of recurrence and longer absence.<\/p>\n Italian outlet SoloLecce reported that Berisha is expected to miss at least four weeks, based on common recovery timelines for similar injuries.<\/p>\n However, Calciomercato claimed that the Albania international could miss 45 days, meaning he wouldn\u2019t be back until February.<\/p>\n The news will come as a big blow for Lecce, who are just four points clear of the Serie A relegation zone.<\/p>\n Berisha has become a key player for Eusebio Di Francesco, making 13 top-flight outings under him this season.<\/p>\n The 21-year-old has repaid his manager\u2019s faith with two goals and three assists in Serie A this term.<\/p>\n Di Francesco expressed his disappointment with the news of Berisha\u2019s injury after the Pisa game.<\/p>\n He also hinted that Mohamed Kaba could replace Berisha during his absence.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m disappointed; he was playing well and had become important,\u201d Di Francesco told reporters.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a serious loss for the quality of our game, but I\u2019m confident that whoever comes in to replace him will do well.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m working towards that; we already saw Kaba perform well today.\u201d<\/p>\n While Berisha\u2019s set-piece delivery has caught the eye, his wider skillset stands out just as much.<\/p>\n He looks like he could develop into a superb all-round midfielder thanks to his vision, playmaking intelligence, and passing skills.<\/p>\n If Berisha\u2019s development continues, he may well attract interest from the elite Italian sides and potentially clubs abroad.<\/p>\n Although Berisha has been unfortunate with this setback, he will hopefully make a quick recovery and get back to working his magic for the Giallorossi.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nFears injury could rule Lecce star Medon Berisha out until February<\/h2>\n
Big blow for Lecce as Eusebio Di Francesco drops replacement hint<\/h2>\n
Setback en route to the top<\/h2>\n