Italian striker Vieri set for comeback with Atalanta
First Published: Apr 17, 2007
Monaco striker Christian Vieri celebrates after scoring against Troyes during a French league match in February 2006. The Gazzetta dello Sport has revealed that Vieri is set to end a year on the sidelines by playing for Atalanta against Empoli in a league match on 18 April 2007.
Veteran Italian striker Christian Vieri is set to end a year on the sidelines by playing for Atalanta against Empoli in a league match on Wednesday, the Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Tuesday.
The 33-year-old goalscorer last played on March 26 of last year when he injured his left knee when turning out for Monaco against Paris St Germain in the French first division.
He underwent two operations since then to repair the damage and eventually signed on August 30 for Atalanta for the minimum salary allowed under Italian labour laws.
Vieri played 49 times for the Italian national side, scoring 23 goals, but was overlooked for the squad that eventually won the World Cup in Germany last year.
He moved to Monaco in January of 2006, but played only seven games for them before injuring his knee.
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