Venezia midfielder Gianluca Busio leaves match against Fiorentina with hamstring injury

Venezia captain Gianluca Busio sustained a hamstring injury during a Serie A match against Fiorentina on September 11. The midfielder was substituted shortly before halftime after appearing unable to put weight on his right leg. Before the injury, Busio contributed to the opening goal of the game by providing an assist to Akor Adams. Fiorentina subsequently established a 2-1 lead by the halftime interval. Medical staff assisted Busio from the pitch as he exited the field. The injury complicates the status of the 24-year-old for the upcoming U.S. men's national team friendlies scheduled to begin September 26 against Peru.

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