Real Club Deportivo's Medical Staff have confirmed that Michele Somma has suffered a displaced meniscus tear which is blocking his right knee, thus needing surgery.

The Italian centre-back and the Club's Medical Staff have agreed that the player travel to Rome today to consult Doctor Pier Paolo Mariani.

A decision on the course of treatment will be taken in the next few days, once every test has been carried out. However, it is clear that Michele Somma will definitely need surgery, it is just the case of where and when.