The player from Sassari had explained in recent days that he would undergo an operation that will allow him to return to the field
“Surgery went well! Thanks for the many messages and the usual warmth”, writes Achille Polonara on his Instagram profile. The Italian had explained in recent days that he would undergo an operation (“It’s called an umbrella, they close a hole in the heart”), necessary to obtain sporting eligibility and return to playing. After the marrow transplant to treat leukemia, the coma and the long recovery, Polonara had started to think about returning to the field with Sassari again. On the occasion of the presentation of his book (“My second half. A basketball story, a life story”) he surprised everyone by also indicating a date: March 22nd, when Sassari will face Milan. “My goal until this summer was only health, basketball had taken a back seat. After signing with Sassari it became returning to Sassari and the team soon. I exaggerated a bit, I said that by March 20th I could be on the pitch… maybe I’ll start training.” Whether it’s the end of March or later, being able to think about returning to training and setting foot on the pitch is already the most important news.
