Palermo goalkeeper Alfred Gomis will miss the start of the Serie B campaign after sustaining a fractured radius during a pre-season match against Manchester City.
The Senegal international was injured in the warm-up fixture and underwent immediate medical examinations, which confirmed the fracture in his right arm.
In a statement, the Italian club confirmed: Alfred Gomis, following an injury sustained during the match against Manchester City, underwent tests which revealed a fracture of the radius in his right arm. The player has already begun his rehabilitation.
The setback is a significant blow for Gomis, who has been working to re-establish himself as a consistent first-choice goalkeeper.
The 30-year-old, who has represented Senegal at international level, joined Palermo with hopes of playing a key role in their promotion push this season.
While the club has not specified the length of his absence, the injury will almost certainly keep him out for the opening weeks of the Serie B campaign.
His absence leaves Palermo with a challenge between the posts, as they prepare to navigate the early fixtures without their experienced shot-stopper.
Gomis, known for his commanding presence and shot-stopping ability, had been using pre-season to sharpen his form and build chemistry with the defensive line.
The injury now interrupts his preparations at a crucial stage, forcing him into a period of rehabilitation rather than competitive action.
The goalkeeper’s spell on the sidelines also presents an opportunity for Palermo’s back-up options to step up in his absence.
However, with the club targeting a strong start to the campaign, the loss of Gomis’s experience could prove telling in tight matches.
For the player himself, the timing is particularly frustrating.
After a period of fluctuating form and limited opportunities in recent seasons, Gomis had been eager to prove his reliability and secure a regular run of matches.
Instead, he now faces a race to return to fitness and rejoin the squad before the season’s momentum is established.
Palermo’s medical staff will monitor his recovery closely, with the hope of accelerating his return without compromising his long-term fitness.
For now, the focus will be on ensuring the injury heals fully so that Gomis can return to action ready to play at his best.
The club is expected to provide further updates on his progress in the coming weeks.
