Zion Suzuki’s nightmare return after 126 days

Zion Suzuki returned to Parma’s starting line-up after 126 days out with a hand injury, having not played since 8 November (Parma 2–2 Milan). He replaced second-choice Edoardo Corvi for the opening match of the 29th league fixture away at Torino.

Barely three minutes into the first half, and from the very first shot Parma faced, Suzuki had to pick the ball out of his net. Vlasic drove forward, the ball fell to Simeone, who controlled it on his right foot and fired from a tight angle while sliding. The effort was heading at the goalkeeper, but in his attempt to save it the ball slipped through his legs.

Suzuki, a Japan international who had been linked with Milan prior to Maignan’s contract renewal, had played 11 Serie A matches before his injury, conceding 14 goals and keeping three clean sheets.

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